Labor Laws and Rights

Do you know your workplace rights? From the Americans With Disabilities Act to the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, get more information about labor laws and other important rights.

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Who Is the Average Minimum Wage Worker?

Published May 11, 2021

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Are You an Exempt Employee?

Dawn Rosenberg McKay

Updated December 19, 2019

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Told You're Too Old to Get Ahead? The Age Discrimination in Employment Act Can Help

Dawn Rosenberg McKay

Updated June 25, 2019

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Learn How Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Protects You

Dawn Rosenberg McKay

Updated June 18, 2020

COBRA can keep this woman from worrying about health care costs.

Lost Your Job? COBRA Helps You Keep Your Health Insurance

Dawn Rosenberg McKay

Updated April 17, 2021

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All About the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978

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