Which act requires treating pregnancy the same as a medical disability?

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act specifically mandates that employers must treat pregnancy-related conditions in the same manner as other medical disabilities. This legislation was passed as an amendment to the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It ensures that women affected by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions are not discriminated against in the workplace. Employers are required to provide the same health insurance benefits, including coverage for pregnancy, as they do for other medical conditions, thereby promoting equality and protecting the rights of pregnant employees.

The other acts listed do not specifically address the treatment of pregnancy in relation to medical disabilities. The Family Medical Leave Act provides eligible employees with the right to take unpaid leave for specific family and medical reasons, but it does not focus solely on pregnancy. The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities but does not specifically include provisions for pregnancy. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act primarily deals with the privacy and security of health information and does not pertain to pregnancy discrimination.