Preface -- List of Abbreviations -- Introduction -- Ch. I Theoretical Framework -- A Sex Equality and Discrimination: The Case of the Labour Market -- B Pregnancy Discrimination as Key Aspect of Discrimination Against Women in the Labour Market -- C The European Community and the United States -- Ch. II Protection of Pregnant Employees and Employees Who Have Just Given Birth or Are Breastfeeding in the European Community (EC) -- A A Snapshot of Working Women in the EC -- B An Analysis of the EC Measures Concerning Pregnant and Breastfeeding Employees -- C An Analysis of the Relevant Case Law of the European Court of Justice -- D Preliminary Conclusion -- Ch. III Pregnancy Protection in the United States (US) -- A The Working Woman in the US -- B An Analysis of American Measures Concerning Pregnant and Breastfeeding Employees -- C The Interpretation of American Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Measures by the US Supreme Court -- D Preliminary Conclusion -- Ch. IV Comparative Analysis and Suggestions -- A European and American Perspectives on Equality -- B Suggestions for the EC, and for the US -- Bibliography -- Index