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Dear John,

Today marks two years since #MeToo went viral, when survivors all over the country put a spotlight on the prevalent and insidious nature of sexual violence and harassment, including in the workplace, and demanded justice. Their stories also revealed that working people are often subjected to multiple forms of workplace harassment, including on the basis of their sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), race, religion, national origin, and/or disability. Too many remained silent and were afraid to report because they feared for their jobs, careers, and personal safety, because they knew they would not be taken seriously, or because they aren’t protected under our current laws. Although we have made some progress in the last two years, it’s past time for our lawmakers to change the laws that have so often failed working people who experience harassment and assault. Everyone deserves equality, safety and dignity at work.

The BE HEARD at the Workplace Act is the first comprehensive federal workplace harassment legislation proposed in the wake of #MeToo and offers a revolutionary set of reforms. We must demand Congress take action and pass this bill now! In honor of #MeToo, sign the petition and support the BE HEARD Act today!

Thank you,
Maya Raghu
Director of Workplace Equality and Senior Counsel
National Women's Law Center

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From: Emily Martin
Date: September 10, 2019 10:16 AM
Subject: Tell Congress to Pass the BE HEARD in the Workplace Act NOW!!

Dear John,

How do we actually put a stop to workplace harassment once and for all? We have to fundamentally change the systems and laws that so often work against those who are harassed and assaulted on the job. That’s why we’re so excited about a landmark new bill, the BE HEARD in the Workplace Act, which would ensure people can experience equality, safety, and dignity on the job no matter who they are or where they work.

The BE HEARD at the Workplace Act is the first comprehensive federal workplace harassment legislation proposed in the wake of #MeToo and offers a groundbreaking set of reforms centered on the lived experiences of the most vulnerable workers, designed to prevent and respond to all forms of harassment and discrimination, whether based on sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), race, color, national origin, religion, age, or disability. Tell Congress to act and pass this landmark reform now!

Tell Your Member of Congress: Support the BE HEARD in the Workplace Act

Demand protections against all forms harassment and discrimination for all workers and tell Congress to take action NOW!

Take Action!

The BE HEARD in the Workplace Act will ensure that all people can work with equality, safety and dignity by:

Expanding anti-harassment and anti-discrimination protections to all working people — including independent contractors and people working for small businesses — for the first time
Making it clear that harassment and other forms of discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity are illegal sex discrimination
Ensuring employers can’t prevent victims of harassment from talking about their experiences, by prohibiting forced arbitration and limiting the use of NDAs
Ensuring people who get tips, like servers, are paid at least the same minimum wage as other workers, so tipped workers don’t have to put up with harassment from customers as the price of making a living
Requiring employers to take steps to prevent harassment
And much more!

It’s time for Congress to act and pass the BE HEARD in the Workplace Act. Sign the petition today!

This bill will benefit working people across the country, across all industries and occupations. It’s what we all deserve. We will continue the fight to stop and prevent workplace harassment by making sure that Congress passes the BE HEARD in the Workplace Act.

Emily Martin
Vice President for Workplace Justice
National Women's Law Center

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