In a new partnership with the Cincinnati Interfaith Workers Center, the Cincinnati Workers’ Rights Project serves low wage workers, who typically less than $15 per hour.
We offer our service to employees through:
If you are a low-wage worker and you have questions about your rights and responsibilities, please call the Cincinnati Workers’ Rights Project at (513) 621-5991.
In addition to educating and counseling individual employees, the Cincinnati Workers’ Rights Project is dedicated to advocating for systemic changes which will improve the working conditions and pay for all workers in the Cincinnati area.
The Cincinnati Workers’ Rights Project is an IRS 501(c)(3) organization originally founded by Paul H. Tobias (may he rest in peace) and Randy Freking in 2015 after years of discussion and planning. From 2015 throgh 2020, the Project assisted over 500 low wage workers
Randy Freking
Brennan Grayson
Christie Kuhns
Marjorie Aaron
Jim Robinson
Magda Orlander
Bennett Allen
Carrie Barron
Michelle Young
Clement Tsao
Dave Altman
Amber Lewis
Jake Melser
Rachel Keathley
Amber Lewis
Workplace Fairness is a non-profit organization working to preserve and promote employee rights. workplacefairness.org provides valuable information for employees interested in better understanding their rights.
The Cincinnati Workers’ Rights Project’s Mission Statement
To offer quality legal advice and education (possibly limited representation) from an experienced attorney to low wage workers, as well as referrals to volunteer attorneys who will evaluate cases for litigation in appropriate circumstances, and to advocate for legislation and social change which will improve the lives of all working Cincinnatians.
The Cincinnati Workers’ Rights Project’s Values Statements
The economy must serve people, not the other way around. To that end:
The Cincinnati Workers’ Rights Project values just and living wages for all workers in exchange for their labor.
The Cincinnati Workers’ Rights Project will advocate for systemic changes, which will promote these values.
If you would like to speak with us regarding your employment rights and responsibilities, or a current employment-related situation, please submit the form below.
The Project needs volunteers and tax deductible donations to achieve its mission. Please consider helping with a gift of your time or financial contribution.
Contact us by phone or email to discuss volunteering opportunities.
vollawyer@workersrightsproject.org
(513) 621-5991
To donate, call us at (513) 621-5991; Or mail your donation to: Cincinnati Workers’ Rights Project, 215 East 14th Street, C/O CIWC, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202