As an undocumented worker, it is normal that you may feel fear of taking legal action when you feel that your rights as a worker are being violated. However, in the United States you can work with work accident lawyers that provide assistance to Hispanic people, in order to assert your rights when you deem it necessary.
Generally, when an undocumented worker suffers an accident in the country, they tend to hide it to avoid possible consequences at work or, worse, with the United States immigration authorities.
What many people do not know is that, as a worker in the USA, you have the same labor rights as any resident citizen, so you are fully empowered to act legally, in case you believe that your rights as a worker are not being respected.
If you are an undocumented worker, and need help to learn more about your rights and how to act legally in a case at your workplace, call now at 1800 201 1220, or write to our WhatsApp to receive free legal advice. Our experts will ensure that the law is enforced in your case and you receive all the benefits you deserve according to the circumstances.
When can I file a labor lawsuit as an undocumented worker?
While in cases of work accidents the Workers Compensation law prevents any worker from filing lawsuits against their employer for injuries, there are certain aspects that can give the victim the right to take legal action to receive greater benefits than those the law provides.
For example, a worker can file a labor lawsuit when they suffered some type of injury at work, as a result of negligence by their employer or any entity related to their workplace.
In these cases, it is ideal that you can count on the legal assistance of a team of labor lawyers, who can help you seek justice in your case, enforcing each of your rights as a victim, regardless of your immigration status.
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What are the rights of an undocumented worker in the United States?
As we mentioned at the beginning, in the United States you have the same rights as any worker, even when you do not have an assigned immigration status, because labor laws apply equally to all workers.
In this sense, if you are an undocumented worker in the United States, you have rights such as:
- Receiving at least minimum wage for your work, payment of overtime when necessary, the right to receive tips, as well as the rest periods and breaks required by law for all occupations.
- Working in a safe and healthy place, where you can perform your work activities without running any type of risk or danger.
- Receiving the benefits that correspond as compensation, in case you suffer an accident at work.
- Working in an environment free from discrimination and harassment, where you are not mistreated because of your origin, race, nationality, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, sex or gender.
- Being part of a union where better working conditions are demanded.
Furthermore, in case any of these rights are being violated, you can take legal action to receive legal benefits for the damages this fact is causing in your daily life.
What benefits can you receive when filing a labor lawsuit?
If your case is a work accident, the benefits you can receive after filing a labor lawsuit will help you cover each of the expenses that may arise as a result of the accident, among others that your lawyer can add.
Some of these expenses may be:
- Medical care.
- Prescription medications.
- Clinical studies.
- Pain and suffering.
Among many others, which you can claim with the proper advice of a team of labor lawyers that truly cares about enforcing your rights as an undocumented worker in the United States.
Contact a labor lawyer in the USA today
If you are an undocumented worker in the United States, and you suffer an accident at your workplace, do not hesitate to seek advice from our team at Conexión Legal, who will ensure they guide you along the proper legal path so you can assert your rights.
Also read:What Can I Do if I Had an Accident and I Am Undocumented?Call now at 1800 201 1220, or write to our WhatsApp to receive free legal advice from our experts. This way, you will have the assurance that your rights as a worker will be respected at all times and before whatever instances are necessary.
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