Which act protects pregnant women from being fired,demoted,or penalized?

A) Family and Medical Leave Act
B) Pregnancy Discrimination Act
C) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
D) The Civil Rights Act

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act prohibits discrimination against pregnant employees and requires that pregnant women be treated the same as other employees with similar limitations or abilities. This includes protection from being fired, demoted, or penalized due to pregnancy. The Family and Medical Leave Act provides job-protected leave for eligible employees for certain medical and family-related reasons, including pregnancy, but it does not specifically address employment discrimination related to pregnancy. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforces federal laws regarding discrimination, including discrimination based on pregnancy, but it is not a specific act. The Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics, including sex, but it does not specifically address pregnancy discrimination.