The Human Rights, Citizenship and Multiculturalism Act makes it illegal to discriminate against women because of pregnancy.
Pregnancy is protected under the ground of gender.
An employee s pregnancy may prevent her from doing her job. Where possible, an employer should try to modify the workplace so the employee can work without harming herself or the baby she carries. For example, a pregnant store clerk may not have to carry heavy boxes from the stock room if there is someone else on staff who can be asked. Sometimes a pregnant employee can t do her job because her duties simply cannot be changed. In this case, she should be treated like other employees who temporarily cannot carry out all their duties.