If you take leave due to a pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, you have the right to return. The PWFA requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees or candidates with a known limitation related to pregnancy.The NYCHRL prohibits unlawful discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and housing on the basis of actual or perceived pregnancy. There is no federal law guaranteeing comprehensive accommodations for pregnant and postpartum workers. More than 40 years ago, Congress passed the Pregnancy Discrimination Act to protect pregnant women in the workplace. The law stated only that pregnant workers should be treated the same as other employees, not that they deserved special consideration. Applies ADA and Rehabilitation Act standards to legislative employees.145.