Undocumented Workers' Employment Rights

Authored By: Legal Aid At Work

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  • As an undocumented worker, what are my rights under wage and hour laws?

  • As an undocumented worker, can I receive workers’ compensation benefits?

  • As an undocumented worker, what are my rights under health and safety laws?

  • As an undocumented worker, can I organize or participate in a union?

  • As an undocumented worker, can I collect unemployment insurance?

  • As an undocumented worker, can I collect state Paid Family Leave benefits?

  • Do anti-discrimination laws protect undocumented workers?

  • Can my employer discriminate against me because I am undocumented?

  • As an undocumented worker, do I run any risks if I choose to file a claim against my employer?

  • 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?

  • How do I pay my income taxes if I do not have a Social Security Number?

  • 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
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