Requires employers int he District of Columbia to provide paid leave to employees for their own or family members' illnesses or medical appointments and for absences associated with domestic violence of sexual abuse. 

Starting November 5, 2021, an employee who has worked for 30 days for an employer with 20 or more employees in the District may use up to 16 weeks of New COVID-19 Leave.

DC Paid Family Leave provides covered employees paid time off from work for qualifying parental, family, medical, and prenatal events.

The Maryland Healthy Working Families Act requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide paid sick and safe leave for certain employees.

In Maryland, it is unlawful to refuse to hire, discharge, or otherwise discriminate someone due to: Race Color Religion Sex Age National origin Marital status Gender Identity Genetic information, or refusal to submit to a genetic test Sexual orientation Disability unrelated in nature and extent to the performance of the employment.

Prohibits an employer from discriminating between employees by paying a wage to employees of one sex or gender identity at a rate less than the rate paid to other employees under certain circumstances; or providing less favorable employment opportunities as defined by the law, based on sex and gender identity.

If you are pregnant, you have a legal right to a reasonable accommodation if your pregnancy causes or contributes to a disability and the accommodation does not impose an undue hardship on your employer.

When you speak up about something your employer is doing that you believe is wrong, and you then suffer retaliation, or are fired, because of your disclosure, there are several state laws that may provide protection. 

Advises an employee when they are eligible for unemployment insurance benefits and how to apply for those benefits.

Minors under 16 must have a written statement by the minor’s parent or guardian acknowledging the duties and hours of employment and granting permission to work. Work is prohibited after 7 p.m. and before 7 a.m.

You have the right to an education free from illegal discrimination. 

It is unlawful for an employer to dicriminate because of race, color, religion, ancestry, age (40 and above), sex, national origin, non-job related disability, known association with a disabled individual, possession of a diploma based on passing a general education development test, or willingness or refusal to participate in abortion or sterilization. 

Under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA), protections are available in employment, housing, public accomodations and educational institutions. 

Employment discrimination on the basis of sex violates the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.  This includes discrimination based on pregnancy, childbirth and child rearing.

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission exists to ensure all Pennsylvanians have the right to live, work and learn free from discrimination.

Information on Unemployment Compensation in Pennsylvania.

As an injured employee in Texas, you have the right to free assistance from the Office of Injured Employee Counsel (OIEC). OIEC is the state agency that assists unrepresented injured employees with their claim in the workers’ compensation system.