The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits discrimination and harassment based on pregnancy. It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against or harass an employee because of pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions.IF YOU ARE PREGNANT, HAVE A. PREGNANCY-RELATED MEDICAL. Pregnancy Discrimination: We stand up for pregnant employees facing discrimination in Santa Clara County workplaces, ensuring their rights are upheld. If you need a reasonable accommodation as a pregnant worker, you should notify your employer in writing. Under this law, eligible employees may take up to six weeks of paid family leave to bond with their new child. In California, expectant mothers and fathers can take advantage of a range of benefits, from job protection to partial wage replacement. For new mothers, you may transition from your State Disability Insurancerelated pregnancy claim to a Paid Family Leaverelated bonding claim. Harassing and wrongfully terminating a pregnant employee is also illegal. If an employee becomes pregnant, it is her right to take a pregnancy disability leave.