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Laws protect employee rights in the workplace, and here are some things they prevent your employer from doing.
Employees have a right to: Not be harassed or discriminated against (treated less favorably) because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, age (40 or older) or genetic information (including family medical history).
Employee Rights. Individuals with disabilities are protected from employment discrimination by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehabilitation Act). The ADA covers employers with 15 or more employees, including state and local governments.
Executive Order 11246, as amended, prohibits employment discrimination by Federal contractors based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and requires affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.
Federal laws require employers to act fairly and protect the health of employees. Review this chart for an overview of the most common laws. Learn about employment laws that cover wrongful discharge, workers' compensation, safety violations, discrimination, family and medical leave, and more.
Harassment is a form of employment discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, (ADA).
Learn about EEOC laws, which protect you from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation at work. Verify if your employer is required to follow EEOC rules.