Your Rights Against Workplace Discrimination & Harassment

Learn how to recognize common types of discrimination, retaliation, and harassment -- and what to do if you become a victim.

State Laws Prohibiting Discrimination

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
D.C.
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho

Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri

Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania

Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Discrimination Based on Race and Ethnicity

Fighting Race and National Origin Discrimination
What to do if you're facing workplace discrimination based on your race or ethnicity.

Language and Accent Discrimination in the Workplace
English-only rules and job decisions based on an employee's accent may not be legal.

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Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment

Fighting Sexual Harassment
Learn how to protect yourself from sexual harassment at the workplace.

Sex and Pregnancy Discrimination
Employees have the right to work free from discrimination based on gender, which includes pregnancy.

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Discrimination Based on Disability, Genetics, and Medical Conditions

Getting Hired With a Disability
Learn how the ADA protects job applicants with disabilities in the hiring process.

Your Right to a Reasonable Accommodation Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The ADA gives employees with disabilities the right to reasonable accommodations that will allow them to do their jobs.

Genetic Information and Workplace Discrimination
All about the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA).

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Other Types of Discrimination

Your Rights Against Age Discrimination
The ADEA and state and local laws prohibit age discrimination in the workplace.

The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act
This amendment to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) prohibits discrimination in benefits -- and protects employees who waive their right to sue.

Your Rights Against Religious Discrimination
Employers may not discriminate based on religion -- and must accommodate employees' expressions of religious beliefs.

Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Many state and local laws protect gay and lesbian workers from job discrimination.

Enforcing Your Rights

Workplace Retaliation: What Are Your Rights?
If you are treated badly or fired for complaining of harassment or discrimination, you have a legal claim for retaliation.

Suing for Harassment or Discrimination
What you need to know if you're considering a lawsuit.