Employees have the right to lawful pay (minimum wage, overtime if non-exempt, timely payment) and a safe workplace, protection from discrimination/harassment, reasonable accommodations for disability or pregnancy, and freedom from retaliation for reporting concerns. They also have the ability to discuss pay and working conditions, organize or join a union, and take certain job-protected leave. Many states add extra protections like paid sick time, required breaks, final-pay rules, and pay-transparency laws. Every employment law situation is different, so it’s important to get legal advice.