Discrimination For Immigration Status or National Origin
Community Education Resources: Workers' Rights
Learn about your rights rights as a worker in California. Below are educational resources on issues including unpaid wages, overtime, unemployment insurance benefits, wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination/harassment, health and safety, and more.
Employment Rights of Undocumented Workers
With just a few exceptions, undocumented workers enjoy all of the legal rights and remedies provided by both Federal and California law.
Information for Undocumented Workers
It is important for undocumented workers to be informed about the protections they have from discrimination, unfair wages, harassment, and disclosure of citizenship status. In addition to the rights against their employers, union representation, and worker’s compensation benefits. This page provides more detail about the rights and remedies for undocumented workers.
Undocumented Workers' Employment Rights
With a few exceptions, undocumented workers enjoy all of the legal rights and remedies provided by both Federal and California law.
California Laws Protecting Immigrants’ Civil Rights
Over the last several years, California has taken significant strides to protect immigrants, passing a broad range of laws to expand and uphold the civil and labor rights of immigrants, to equalize access to higher education, and to define the role local law enforcement agencies may play in the enforcement of federal immigration law. This resource has summaries of select laws enacted in recent years.
Citizenship Removal: What You Need to Know
Only a very small percentage of naturalized U.S. citizens are at risk of being targeted for denaturalization. But in the unlikely event you are targeted, it’s important to know how to protect your rights and freedoms. That’s why the Asian Law Caucus is sharing this guidance.
Community Education Resources: Workers' Rights
Learn about your rights rights as a worker in California. Below are educational resources on issues including unpaid wages, overtime, unemployment insurance benefits, wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination/harassment, health and safety, and more.
Document Abuse (Identification Documents at Work): Things You Should Know About Proving Your Work Status to Your Employer
Document abuse occurs when an employer does not permit a worker to use any combination of documents that are legally acceptable but, instead, specifies which documents s/he must use, or requires more documents than are legally required by the Form I-9. Therefore, if an employer refuses to accept legally acceptable documents that appear genuine on their face from a work-authorized immigrant worker, the employer has committed document abuse.
Employment Rights of Undocumented Workers
With just a few exceptions, undocumented workers enjoy all of the legal rights and remedies provided by both Federal and California law.
Facts About National Origin Discrimination
No one can be denied equal employment opportunity because of birthplace, ancestry, culture, linguistic characteristics common to a specific ethnic group, or accent.
Find an Immigration Lawyer
Protect yourself and your family. Get immigration advice from a licensed professional.
Immigrants Know Your Rights
Everyone in the U.S. has certain rights guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution, regardless of your immigration status. You can’t always control whether you will come in contact with immigration or law enforcement. It is important to know and practice these scenarios so that you and your friends, family, and colleagues are prepared for any situation. Understanding what your fundamental rights are and how to use them will help you advocate for yourself and respond appropriately if you encounter the police or immigration enforcement.
Information for Undocumented Workers
It is important for undocumented workers to be informed about the protections they have from discrimination, unfair wages, harassment, and disclosure of citizenship status. In addition to the rights against their employers, union representation, and worker’s compensation benefits. This page provides more detail about the rights and remedies for undocumented workers.
Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice - Resources Page
Includes know your rights information for interactions with law enforcement, immigration resources in the IE, DACA resources, and information on the California’s Low Cost Auto (CLCA) Insurance Program. (CLCA) Insurance Program is a state-sponsored program that makes insurance affordable for California residents who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of immigration status.
Know What to Do if a Federal Agent Targets You or a Loved One
If you are approached by federal agents (which can include agents from the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, or State Department), there are important steps you can take to protect your rights.
Know Your Rights Before Traveling Abroad
Federal agents often target travelers on the basis of their religion, race, or nationality, employing discriminatory policies or secretive watchlists that disproportionately include common AMEMSA names. There are some key things to know before you travel internationally or return back home to the U.S.
Know Your Rights: Safety Tips for the Haitian Community
This resource, created in partnership with Faith In Action, provides essential steps to help you safeguard yourself and your loved ones.
Language Discrimination
Language discrimination occurs when a person is treated differently because of her native language or other characteristics of her language skills. If you need further legal advice or assistance, or think you may have suffered language-based discrimination, please call the Language Rights Information Line (800) 864-1664, a free service of Legal Aid at Work.
Language Discrimination
Language discrimination occurs when a person is treated differently because of her native language or other characteristics of her language skills. For example, an employee may be experiencing language discrimination if the workplace has a “speak-English-only” policy but her primary language is one other than English. She may also be the victim of language discrimination if she is treated worse than other employees because she speaks English with an accent, or if she is told she does not qualify for a position because her English is not good enough. Language discrimination may also occur if a person is denied access to businesses or government services because he or she does not speak, understand, read or write English well.
Law Enforcement at the Airport
Learn about your rights when encountering law enforcement at the airport.
Red Cards - Wallet Know Your Rights Card
You have constitutional rights: • DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is knocking on the door. • DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an immigration agent if they try to talk to you. You have the right to remain silent. • DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a lawyer. You have the right to speak with a lawyer. • If you are outside of your home, ask the agent if you are free to leave and if they say yes, leave calmly. • GIVE THIS CARD TO THE AGENT. If you are inside of your home, show the card through the window or slide it under the door. You can get help printing these at your local library.
Resources on Notario Fraud
The wrong kind of immigration help can hurt. Learn who can help. Know where to find the right immigration help and where to turn if you’ve been harmed by someone unauthorized to provide immigration legal services.
Sample Letter: Re-verification of Employment Authorization
You may wish to use the sample letter on the next page if you are a worker in California who completed the I-9 form when you were hired, and your employer has now asked you to provide more or different documents to re-verify your eligibility to work in the United States.
Undocumented Workers' Employment Rights
With a few exceptions, undocumented workers enjoy all of the legal rights and remedies provided by both Federal and California law.
Updating Your Social Security Number With Your Employer
IRS Form W-4 states that you should “consider completing a new Form W-4 each year and when your personal or financial situation changes.” In fact, in California, employees have a protected right to update their personal information.
What to Do if ICE Comes to Your Workplace
Generally speaking, unless you work in a public space, ICE cannot enter your workplace without a warrant signed by a judge or permission from your employer or someone else who is authorized to use and let others into your workplace.
Appeals and Motions: Questions and Answers
You may file an appeal on some unfavorable decisions to the USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) or the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
Undocumented Workers' Employment Rights
With a few exceptions, undocumented workers enjoy all of the legal rights and remedies provided by both Federal and California law.
Federal Court Scams - Watch Out!
This resource describes common scams to watch out for. Malicious phone calls and emails targeting people and others who interact with the federal courts, instructing them to take action, may lead to people being scammed out of money or personal information.
Find Legal Assistance with Your Immigration Case Near You
This interactive map and search engine that will help you find legal assistance near you.
Find USCIS Field Offices Near You
Field Offices handle scheduled interviews on non-asylum related applications.
Proving Work Authorization and Reverification
Since 1986, the immigration law requires employers to only hire workers who have authorization by the U.S. government to work in this country. The law requires employers to check (verify) the identity and work eligibility of each employee. If you believe you have been discriminated against on the basis of immigration status or national origin, you may be able to file a charge against your employer. Your union or an advocate from an immigrant rights group may be able to help you with this charge. You can contact them at 1-800-255-7688 or, for TDD 1-800- 237-2515 (both numbers are free).
Work Authorization and Verification for Refugees and Aslyee
To legally hire any employee in the United States, an employer must be able to verify that the applicant is eligible to work in the United States. You must prove that you are eligible to work. Employers are required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to record verification that you showed the employer documents that prove you are authorized to work in the United States.
Appeals and Motions: Questions and Answers
You may file an appeal on some unfavorable decisions to the USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) or the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
California Laws Protecting Immigrants’ Civil Rights
Over the last several years, California has taken significant strides to protect immigrants, passing a broad range of laws to expand and uphold the civil and labor rights of immigrants, to equalize access to higher education, and to define the role local law enforcement agencies may play in the enforcement of federal immigration law. This resource has summaries of select laws enacted in recent years.
Citizenship Removal: What You Need to Know
Only a very small percentage of naturalized U.S. citizens are at risk of being targeted for denaturalization. But in the unlikely event you are targeted, it’s important to know how to protect your rights and freedoms. That’s why the Asian Law Caucus is sharing this guidance.
Community Education Resources: Workers' Rights
Learn about your rights rights as a worker in California. Below are educational resources on issues including unpaid wages, overtime, unemployment insurance benefits, wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination/harassment, health and safety, and more.
Document Abuse (Identification Documents at Work): Things You Should Know About Proving Your Work Status to Your Employer
Document abuse occurs when an employer does not permit a worker to use any combination of documents that are legally acceptable but, instead, specifies which documents s/he must use, or requires more documents than are legally required by the Form I-9. Therefore, if an employer refuses to accept legally acceptable documents that appear genuine on their face from a work-authorized immigrant worker, the employer has committed document abuse.
Find Legal Assistance with Your Immigration Case Near You
This interactive map and search engine that will help you find legal assistance near you.
Employment Rights of Undocumented Workers
With just a few exceptions, undocumented workers enjoy all of the legal rights and remedies provided by both Federal and California law.
Facts About National Origin Discrimination
No one can be denied equal employment opportunity because of birthplace, ancestry, culture, linguistic characteristics common to a specific ethnic group, or accent.
Federal Court Scams - Watch Out!
This resource describes common scams to watch out for. Malicious phone calls and emails targeting people and others who interact with the federal courts, instructing them to take action, may lead to people being scammed out of money or personal information.
Find USCIS Field Offices Near You
Field Offices handle scheduled interviews on non-asylum related applications.
Find an Immigration Lawyer
Protect yourself and your family. Get immigration advice from a licensed professional.
Immigrants Know Your Rights
Everyone in the U.S. has certain rights guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution, regardless of your immigration status. You can’t always control whether you will come in contact with immigration or law enforcement. It is important to know and practice these scenarios so that you and your friends, family, and colleagues are prepared for any situation. Understanding what your fundamental rights are and how to use them will help you advocate for yourself and respond appropriately if you encounter the police or immigration enforcement.
ImmigrationLawHelp.org
ImmigrationLawHelp.org is a searchable online directory of over 1,000 free or low-cost nonprofit immigration legal services providers in all 50 states. Users can search ImmigrationLawHelp.org by state, zip code, or detention facility. Users can also refine their search by types and areas of legal assistance provided, populations served, languages spoken, other areas of legal assistance, and non-legal services provided.
Information for Undocumented Workers
It is important for undocumented workers to be informed about the protections they have from discrimination, unfair wages, harassment, and disclosure of citizenship status. In addition to the rights against their employers, union representation, and worker’s compensation benefits. This page provides more detail about the rights and remedies for undocumented workers.
Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice - Resources Page
Includes know your rights information for interactions with law enforcement, immigration resources in the IE, DACA resources, and information on the California’s Low Cost Auto (CLCA) Insurance Program. (CLCA) Insurance Program is a state-sponsored program that makes insurance affordable for California residents who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of immigration status.
Know What to Do if a Federal Agent Targets You or a Loved One
If you are approached by federal agents (which can include agents from the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, or State Department), there are important steps you can take to protect your rights.
Know Your Rights Before Traveling Abroad
Federal agents often target travelers on the basis of their religion, race, or nationality, employing discriminatory policies or secretive watchlists that disproportionately include common AMEMSA names. There are some key things to know before you travel internationally or return back home to the U.S.
Know Your Rights: Safety Tips for the Haitian Community
This resource, created in partnership with Faith In Action, provides essential steps to help you safeguard yourself and your loved ones.
Language Discrimination
Language discrimination occurs when a person is treated differently because of her native language or other characteristics of her language skills. If you need further legal advice or assistance, or think you may have suffered language-based discrimination, please call the Language Rights Information Line (800) 864-1664, a free service of Legal Aid at Work.
Language Discrimination
Language discrimination occurs when a person is treated differently because of her native language or other characteristics of her language skills. For example, an employee may be experiencing language discrimination if the workplace has a “speak-English-only” policy but her primary language is one other than English. She may also be the victim of language discrimination if she is treated worse than other employees because she speaks English with an accent, or if she is told she does not qualify for a position because her English is not good enough. Language discrimination may also occur if a person is denied access to businesses or government services because he or she does not speak, understand, read or write English well.
Law Enforcement at the Airport
Learn about your rights when encountering law enforcement at the airport.
Proving Work Authorization and Reverification
Since 1986, the immigration law requires employers to only hire workers who have authorization by the U.S. government to work in this country. The law requires employers to check (verify) the identity and work eligibility of each employee. If you believe you have been discriminated against on the basis of immigration status or national origin, you may be able to file a charge against your employer. Your union or an advocate from an immigrant rights group may be able to help you with this charge. You can contact them at 1-800-255-7688 or, for TDD 1-800- 237-2515 (both numbers are free).
Red Cards - Wallet Know Your Rights Card
You have constitutional rights: • DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is knocking on the door. • DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an immigration agent if they try to talk to you. You have the right to remain silent. • DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a lawyer. You have the right to speak with a lawyer. • If you are outside of your home, ask the agent if you are free to leave and if they say yes, leave calmly. • GIVE THIS CARD TO THE AGENT. If you are inside of your home, show the card through the window or slide it under the door. You can get help printing these at your local library.
Resources on Notario Fraud
The wrong kind of immigration help can hurt. Learn who can help. Know where to find the right immigration help and where to turn if you’ve been harmed by someone unauthorized to provide immigration legal services.
Sample Letter: Re-verification of Employment Authorization
You may wish to use the sample letter on the next page if you are a worker in California who completed the I-9 form when you were hired, and your employer has now asked you to provide more or different documents to re-verify your eligibility to work in the United States.
Undocumented Workers' Employment Rights
With a few exceptions, undocumented workers enjoy all of the legal rights and remedies provided by both Federal and California law.
Updating Your Social Security Number With Your Employer
IRS Form W-4 states that you should “consider completing a new Form W-4 each year and when your personal or financial situation changes.” In fact, in California, employees have a protected right to update their personal information.
What to Do if ICE Comes to Your Workplace
Generally speaking, unless you work in a public space, ICE cannot enter your workplace without a warrant signed by a judge or permission from your employer or someone else who is authorized to use and let others into your workplace.
Work Authorization and Verification for Refugees and Aslyee
To legally hire any employee in the United States, an employer must be able to verify that the applicant is eligible to work in the United States. You must prove that you are eligible to work. Employers are required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to record verification that you showed the employer documents that prove you are authorized to work in the United States.