Antidiscrimination laws protect you from being harassed at work because of your national origin race color religion older age (age 40 and older) sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity) genetic information or disability. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increase in some types of harassment. These laws protect you from retaliation for asserting your (or your coworkers’) rights to be free from discrimination. They are especially important if you are being harassed, if you are “high-risk” and need extra protection from getting sick, if your employer is not allowing you to work, or if you need a modification of your employer’s COVID-19 safety requirements. This Fact Sheet explains how these laws provide rights that can help protect you at work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal laws protect you against employment discrimination.
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