Under the New York City Administrative Code, employers with four or more employees, or one or more domestic worker, are required to provide reasonable accommodations to address the needs of an employee for her pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition. Reasonable accommodation may include bathroom breaks, leave for a period of disability arising from childbirth, breaks to facilitate increased water intake, periodic rest for those who stand for long periods of time, and assistance with manual labor, among other things.
The New York Pregnancy Rights poster includes a summary of protections against illegal firing or other actions for pregnant employees. The poster also includes examples of reasonable accommodations that an employee can request during her pregnancy. Employers must provide a written notice of the law to new and existing employees or post the written notice where labor law and employment notices are customarily displayed.