Yes. Federal laws Federal laws protect you against employment discrimination because of COVID-19. They are especially important if you are being harassed, if you are “high-risk” and need extra protection from getting sick, if your employer is not allowing you to work, or if you need a modification of your employer’s COVID-19 safety requirements. See the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission webpage for more information.
For more information about your rights, call the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission at 1-800-669-4000 (voice), 1-800-669-6820 (TTY), or 1-844-234-5122 (ASL Video Phone), or see the Workplace Fairness directory of attorneys
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has also posted a pre-recorded webinar addressing questions arising under any of the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws and the COVID-19 pandemic. The video can be seen on YouTube. A transcript of the webinar is also available.
For more information about your rights, call the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission at 1-800-669-4000 (voice), 1-800-669-6820 (TTY), or 1-844-234-5122 (ASL Video Phone), or see the Workplace Fairness directory of attorneys.