You do not have to experience another day of sexual harassment, wage and hour violations, or retaliation for reporting illegal activity. You shouldn't have to suffer under superiors and co-workers who continually encourage and exploit a hostile work environment. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission makes it illegal to discriminate against a worker due to their race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. The law also protects workers who fight against discrimination in their workplace under whistleblower provisions. Federal laws also protect disabled workers from discrimination. The Department of Labor guarantees certain rights to individuals who are being terminated.