If, for pregnancy-related reasons, an employee is unable to perform the functions of her job, does the employer have to provide reasonable accommodation?

No. Federal law requires agencies to provide reasonable accommodations for disability, but pregnancy is not considered a disability. However, if an employee has a pregnancy-related medical condition or temporary disability relating to pregnancy, the employer must treat the employee the same way it treats other employees who have other medical conditions and/or temporary disabilities. In addition, certain medical conditions relating to pregnancy, for example, gestational diabetes may be considered disabilities, a determination that must be made on a case-by-case basis.