Workers’ Rights

We spend roughly half of our waking hours at work. We are committed to protecting basic rights of employees in the workplace, and has a long history promoting those rights through legislation, litigation and public advocacy.

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Explore our work protecting workers' rights in Rhode Island.

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Legislative Session Dashboard

Learn more about some of our priority bills this Legislative Session, with resources to take action!
Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights: Ban the Box

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Ban the Box

Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights: Fair Chance Licensing

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Fair Chance Licensing

Know Your Rights
LGBTQ Rights in the Workplace

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: LGBTQ Rights at Work

Legislation
Feb 13, 2026

Access to Personnel Files (H 7442)

Status: Held for Further Study
Position: Support and Amend
Legislation
Apr 15, 2025

Hairstyle Discrimination (H 5841, S 519)

Status: Signed into Law
Position: Support
Legislation
Mar 17, 2025

Reasonable Accommodations for Menopause (S 361, H 6161)

Status: Signed into Law
Position: Support
Legislation
Apr 30, 2024

Waiving Background Check Fees (H 7031, S 2887)

Status: Died in Committee
Position: Support