Pregnancy is a normal, healthy physical condition that many women experience.
Various laws have been put in place to ensure that pregnant women are not disadvantaged in their employment because of their pregnancy. The principles arising from the federal Sex Discrimination Act are set out below. For more information, see the full text of the Pregnancy Guidelines. Anti-discrimination laws are only one part of the legal framework covering pregnancy and work. Employers, supervisors and employees need to understand these laws in addition to anti-discrimination laws.