National Women's Law Center — LGBTQ+

Discrimination & Civil Rights · Rhode Island · Free

NWLC legal advocacy including LGBTQ+ workplace protections. For LGBTQ+ workers fired, harassed, or denied promotion for their identity, expression, or relationships. Free initial intake calls usually last 30–60 min; have a timeline of events ready. The Fair Housing Act covers LGBTQ+ protections in most jurisdictions through HUD interpretation since 2021. Open at no cost to LGBTQ+ Rhode Island residents and the people supporting them.

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