Know Your Rights: Accessing the Power and Protections of Employment Rights for Survivors

In a 2025 survey by Futures and DV Hotline found that up to 60% of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking were fired, denied promotion, or experienced harassment or discrimination in the workplace when they disclosed their experiences. Survivors are often negotiating between seeking safety, resources, and time for healing while maintaining employment. Did you know that access to employment rights can support survivors with these challenges? Survivors are entitled to specific employment rights in addition to general workers' rights. However, anti-violence, workforce development, and education professionals may not be aware of these rights and understand how to exercise them. Join us as we explore the employment rights survivors can leverage to help them obtain and maintain employment.