Pregnancy and Parenting

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) was an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that specifically prohibited pregnancy discrimination. An employer may not discriminate against job applicants or employees with regard to any aspect of employment on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition. Aspects of employment include hiring, firing, pay, promotion, fringe benefits, and any other duty or condition of employment.

Additionally, Title IX provides students with the opportunity to request reasonable accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions.