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Omaha Steve Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-15-08 01:41 PM
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Workers' Rights in 4 languages (Age Disability Gender Pregnancy Race or Ethnicity Religion Sex


http://www.aflcio.org/issues/jobseconomy/workersrights/index.cfm

Full interactive access at link above.



Working people in America have certain basic legal rights to safe, healthy and fair conditions at work. But many employers—perhaps yours—violate these basic rights because they value their profits more than their workers.

This site will enable you to find help if that happens to you, with links to government agencies that investigate complaints as well as advocacy organizations that assist people with related problems.

Find out what to do if you are discriminated against because of your:

Age Disability Gender Pregnancy Race or Ethnicity Religion Sexual Orientation
Turn to these sources of aid if you are:

Reservists
A U.S. reservist.

Hurt on the Job
Hurt on the job.
Unsafe Conditions
Exposed to unsafe or unhealthy conditions at work.
Denied Paid Overtime
Denied paid overtime.
Sexually Harrassed
Sexually harassed.
Denied Unpaid Leave
Punished for supporting a union.
Denied Unpaid Leave
Denied unpaid leave to care for a newborn or family member—your rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Global Campaign
Global campaign to post workers' rights.
More Links
Links about your Rights@Work.

Note: The information in this website does not constitute legal advice. You are not required to have a lawyer to pursue your rights with these government agencies, but legal assistance may be helpful in some instances.



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