evidence: Discrimination in the workplace remains a persistent issue in today’s society despite the legal strides made by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which is expressly illegal under state and federal law. Unfortunately, recent data from a Monster poll revealed that a staggering 91% of employed individuals have personally endured discrimination either by their employer, while 77% have observed discriminatory acts directed towards others while at work. Experiencing discrimination at such a heightened rate underscores the ongoing need for awareness and education surrounding illegal discrimination, its implications, and the rights and responsibilities of both employees and employers. [...] The Americans with Disabilities Act also prohibits discrimination against applicants or employees based on pregnancy related disabilities, such as gestational diabetes, which is hereditary. While pregnancy itself is not classified as a disability under the ADA, individuals develop impairments stemming from pregnancy are entitled to reasonable accommodations to address their specific needs. These laws and protections related to pregnancy collectively ensure that pregnant employees are protected from discrimination and afforded necessary accommodations to maintain their health and equal opportunities in the workplace.