Undocumented Workers' Employment Rights
Authored By: Legal Aid At Work
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Link: legalaidatwork.org
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As an undocumented worker, what are my rights under wage and hour laws?
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As an undocumented worker, can I receive workers’ compensation benefits?
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As an undocumented worker, what are my rights under health and safety laws?
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As an undocumented worker, can I organize or participate in a union?
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As an undocumented worker, can I collect unemployment insurance?
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As an undocumented worker, can I collect state Paid Family Leave benefits?
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Do anti-discrimination laws protect undocumented workers?
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Can my employer discriminate against me because I am undocumented?
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As an undocumented worker, do I run any risks if I choose to file a claim against my employer?
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If I am thinking about filing a discrimination, state disability, workers’ compensation, labor, health and safety, or wage claim, what should I do to protect myself?
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How do I pay my income taxes if I do not have a Social Security Number?
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If I work in California and have a change in my social security number, name, or my federal employment authorization document, what are the risks I face in updating this information with my employer?
Last Review and Update: Jul 11, 2024