Want to understand right-to-work laws better? Learn everything you need to know about 2024 right-to-work states in our guide.Not all states have "right to work" laws. Learn what these laws mean, how they impact unions, and whether your state has a 'right to work' law at FindLaw. What are right-to-work states? Illinois voters made clear in November that they stand on the side of workers. Learn about employment laws that cover wrongful discharge, workers' compensation, safety violations, discrimination, family and medical leave, and more. The IWRA on its face operates to block future state or local Right To Work laws in Illinois. The California Family Rights Act ("CFRA") has been expanded through SB1383. Righttowork laws have been adopted in 28 states and Guam.