Tool 16 — Equitable Employment Suite

Know Your Rights Guide

Most workers don't know what they're legally entitled to — and employers count on that. Describe your situation and get a plain-language breakdown of the laws that protect you, what you can do right now, and who to call if you need to escalate.

Describe your situation
The more specific you are, the more targeted the guidance. You don't need to know what laws apply — just tell us what happened.

Include dates, patterns, what was said or done, who was involved, and what steps you've already taken — if relevant.

Employer size determines which laws apply.

State laws often provide stronger protections than federal law.

Full-time employee Part-time employee Independent contractor Temp / staffing agency Gig worker Seasonal / agricultural
Issue area
Select everything that applies — multiple rights may be relevant to one situation.
Wages & overtime Discrimination Harassment Retaliation Wrongful termination Family & medical leave Disability / ADA Pregnancy / parental Workplace safety Privacy / background checks Non-competes Union / collective rights Worker misclassification Hiring / interview rights
Race / ethnicity Gender / sex Pregnancy Age (40+) Disability Religion National origin LGBTQ+ Veteran status Genetic info

Select if applicable — skip if your issue isn't related to a protected characteristic.

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Researching your rights…

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Situation Assessment
Assessing…
LawsLaws That May Apply to Your Situation
ActionsWhat You Can Do Right Now
⚠ AvoidWhat Not to Do
    DocumentEvidence to Gather Now
    ScriptsWhat to Say When You Report or Escalate
    ResourcesAgencies & Organizations That Can Help
    ⏱ DeadlinesFiling Deadlines to Know
      Real TalkAn Honest Assessment of Your Situation
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