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Pregnancy Disability Act
The Pregnancy Disability Act (PDA) of 1978 prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants on the basis
of “pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions.” This covers any aspect of employment, including
hiring, firing, pay, job assignments, promotions, layoff, training, fringe benefits, such as leave and health
insurance, and any other term or condition of employment. Any employer that’s subject to Title VII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 (i.e., has 15 or more employees including part-time and temporary workers) must comply with
the Pregnancy Disability Act and provide the same reasonable accommodations for an expectant worker that are
provided for any "disabled" employees unable to perform their regular duties. Single women can’t be excluded
from maternity benefits. How you administer and evaluate other “disabilities” should be consistently applied
to pregnancies and related conditions. During pregnancy leave, the employee continues to accrue seniority and
remain eligible for pay increases and benefits.