Federal civil rights
The EEOC publishes information about covered discrimination, retaliation, charge filing, filing periods, disability accommodation, pregnancy accommodation, mediation, and notices.
Wages and leave
The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division covers federal minimum wage, overtime, FMLA, and related worker resources. State labor offices may provide separate rights or processes.
Organizing and military service
The NLRB addresses many private-sector organizing and concerted-activity rights. DOL VETS administers USERRA assistance and complaint investigation.
State and local sources
Use the USA.gov state directory to reach official state government sites, then locate the state labor, civil-rights, safety, unemployment, court, or bar resource that fits the issue. City or county protections may also apply.
Official sources and governing guidance
Open the source that matches the issue and confirm coverage, jurisdiction, current instructions, and any deadline directly.
- EEOC — Filing a Charge of Discrimination
- EEOC — Time Limits for Filing a Charge
- U.S. Department of Labor — Resources for Workers
- U.S. Department of Labor — Family and Medical Leave Act
- U.S. Department of Labor VETS — USERRA Rights
- National Labor Relations Board — Employee Rights
- USA.gov — State and Territory Government Directory