The laws enforced by EEOC prohibit an employer from treating women differently, or less favorably, because of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Employers must treat women temporarily unable to perform their jobs due to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition the same as any other temporarily disabled employees.
The laws enforced by EEOC also protect you from being harassed at work, by managers, co-workers, or others in your workplace, because of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition.
If you want more information after reading the frequently asked questions, see the EEOC's Facts on Pregnancy Discrimination.