Know Your Rights
The Legal Rights of Employees on Flexible Work Arrangements
Several employment laws may help employees who are being treated unfairly because of the schedule they work. Some of the more common problems and laws are discussed below. Read more…
The Facts
Up-to-date fact sheets courtesy of WomenEmployed.org with practical information about workforce rights in the workplace.
- Employment Rights under Federal Law
An overview of federal laws protecting your rights when you're on the job, interviewing, or leaving a job, plus information on where you can go for help. - Facts About the Family and Medical Leave Act
An overview of the provisions of this federal law permitting unpaid leave from work to care for family members and information to help you determine if you are eligible. - Pregnancy Rights on the Job
Explains the laws related to being pregnant on the job and provides tips to prepare for your maternity leave. - Sexual Harassment and Your Rights on the Job
Explains what sexual harassment is, how it is defined by law, and what you can do if you are sexually harassed. - Filing an Employment Discrimination Charge with the EEOC
A step-by-step guide on what to expect when filing.
Useful Links
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission