
When You're at Work
You have a right to work without harassment & discrimination holding you back.
500K domestic workers & garment factory workers protected from unsafe conditions & wage theft through our Stronger CA campaign
2.7M student survivors protected by the nation's strongest campus sexual assault bill
319K workers & students empowered by our Know Your Rights guides last year
We celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2024! Want to learn what we've accomplished in the past 5 decades? Hear from our co-founders, staff, and supporters.
It’s important for me to be an advocate for my son, to be an advocate for myself, to be able to stand up for the both of us. I think it’s important for women to know they have a voice that needs to be heard.Candice Branner, ERA essential worker client
We don’t just enforce the laws — we help create them, too. With innovative reforms inspired by the real people we serve, we work to make the law stronger, better, and more just.
Partnering with advocates and community organizations across the country, we fight for your right to a fair paycheck, a safe and equitable workplace, and schools that do the right thing when you experience harassment or assault.
Learn what your rights are so you can navigate your situation and make the best decision for you.
Our Advice & Counseling helpline is temporarily at capacity. Unfortunately we are unable to take any new inquiries at this time. We will reopen the helpline as soon as possible. In the meantime, please see our Know Your Rights guides for helpful information.
We have trained legal advocates and lawyers on staff to guide you through your legal issue.
Aprende sus derechos para que puedas navegar su situación y tomar la mejor decisión para ti.
Posible que podamos proveer ayuda legal por gratis por los siguientes problemas en el trabajo o la escuela: discriminación basado en el género o por LGBTQI+, acoso sexual, asalto sexual, y discriminación basado en el embarazo o por ser padre/madre.