Which legislation is designed to prevent pregnancy discrimination in the workplace?

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act is the legislation specifically designed to prevent pregnancy discrimination in the workplace. This act, which is an amendment to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against women on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. It requires that women affected by pregnancy or childbirth be treated the same as other employees who are similar in their ability or inability to work. This means that if an employer provides a certain benefit to employees who are temporarily disabled, they must extend those same benefits to employees who are disabled due to pregnancy.

In contrast, while the other pieces of legislation mentioned have important roles in protecting employee rights, they do not specifically focus on pregnancy discrimination. The Equal Employment Opportunity Act broadly addresses employment discrimination but does not focus exclusively on pregnancy. The Family and Medical Leave Act provides eligible employees with unpaid leave for family and medical reasons but is not specifically targeted at pregnancy discrimination. The Americans with Disabilities Act protects individuals with disabilities but does not specifically address issues related to pregnancy in the workplace. The specificity of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act in its aim and legal requirements makes it the correct answer to the question.