In many workplaces, women and other marginalized groups, face gender discrimination from employers who don’t know or choose not to follow laws that protect workers. This is especially true for low-wage and high-risk jobs, like domestic, janitorial, or hospitality work.
People with these jobs are often discriminated against or harassed, not paid fairly, or forced to choose between working or caring for their loved ones. In many cases, employees do not speak up because they fear retaliation from their employer. These unjust pressures and situations impact their well-being, their family’s well-being, and their economic stability.
CUP worked with Legal Momentum and designer Vic Liu to create a fold-out poster in English and Spanish called Women, Know Your Rights! The guide breaks down New Yorkers rights in the workplace, around safety, fair pay, and discrimination, and protections they have, specifically against gender-based discrimination.
The guide illustrates how women can change their circumstances by knowing and advocating for their rights and the power of organizing with workers across other industries. With this information, workers most impacted by exploitative employers, will be able to identify unlawful decisions and behaviors, reach out for support, and ultimately change harmful situations at work.
Legal Momentum is distributing the guide in New York State to organizations that work to protect and serve the workplace rights of women.