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Legal issues

When faced with issues of discrimination, termination or other legal issues, you need information on your rights and options. These sites offer insight on the existing laws, your rights as an employee, the legal standings of employers and where to get help:

Cornell University
http://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/index.php/Employment_Topics

Department of Labor
http://www.dol.gov/elaws/

National Employment Law Institute
http://www.neli.org/

Legal Aid Society
https://las-elc.org

NOLO (employee rights)
http://www.nolo.com/resource.cfm/catID/411DD971-9C17-47D8-880913B3AE9A2FFF/104/150/

Workplace Fairness
http://www.workplacefairness.org/

Whistleblowers
http://www.whistleblowers.org/html/employee_rights.html

Occupational Safety and Health Administration
http://www.osha.gov

Avvo
http://www.avvo.com/find-a-lawyer