Think America is the land of equal opportunity? Think again. The latest data from Oxfam shows that there's actually a significant gulf running through the US when it comes to workers' rights, protections and compensation.

The charity has ranked each state (and Washington DC) from best to worst for workers, with each score compiled based on three key factors: wage policies, workplace protection, and support for unionization.

Read on to discover the shocking realities of working life across America, and discover the best and worst US states to be employed in.