Employee rights protect employees against harassment, discrimination, unfair

termination and many other rights, including:

· Leaves of absence and vacations

· Rights regarding criminal records

· Defamation

· Employee negligence

· Union or other group activities

· Workers compensation

· Issues involving discipline

Whether protesting race or age discrimination, or against incidents in the

workplace that result in emotional distress or injury, employees are protected by

federal law from many unlawful employment practices that used to be

commonplace.

Protesting unequal pay, pregnancy discrimination, disability, or wrongful job

termination is a guaranteed right of most employees regardless of industry or job

field.