As a foreign worker in the United States, surely some of the labor laws and procedures will be different from those in your country of origin, so informing yourself about this and staying updated on any type of change is essential to avoid situations that could harm you.
In this article we will provide you with a basic guide in which you can learn about some of the different ways in which US Labor Law can protect you even if you are an undocumented worker, as well as help you know how to take action when identifying situations of abuse by the employer as a Latino worker, labor conflicts due to racial discrimination or because you are an undocumented person.
First of all, you should know that US Labor Law protects you from any of these situations, so it is important that when you detect any of them, you immediately go to a reliable labor attorney, such as those we have at Conexión Legal.
What Rights Do I Have as a Worker in the United States?
First, it is important that you know that there are several labor laws at the federal level in the United States and state labor laws in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and US territories, including Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Mariana Islands and Guam. Native American tribes in the United States often have their own labor laws.
As in many other parts of the world, workers enjoy many rights, such as: the right to create and join unions, to compensation in case of work-related injuries, to work in a safe place, the right not to perform work against your will and the right to a workplace free from discrimination.Regardless of whether you are a foreign worker without a valid work permit, you are equally protected by most US Labor Laws. The only exception would be that undocumented workers do not have the right to receive unemployment compensation benefits.Find at Conexión Legal labor attorneys willing to offer you free advice in case of wrongful termination; contact us through WhatsApp or Schedule your Consultation to learn about the alternatives for your case.
Who Can Help Me if My Employer Treated Me Unfairly Because of Gender, Race or Any Other Form or Condition?
As a Latino worker (or foreign worker in general) or as an undocumented worker and being discriminated against or treated unfairly, you can file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), with the state fair employment practices agency of Human Rights and sometimes with a human rights agency in the city or county where you are located; however, the best option is to receive legal advice from a labor attorney.
Am I Running Any Immigration Risk When Filing a Labor Complaint or Seeking Compensation and Being Undocumented?
Quite frequently, one of the ways employers most often use to submit their undocumented workers is threatening to deport them if they decide to file complaints regarding working conditions or when trying to join a union.
Of course, this type of action is illegal and is known as "retaliation", so you should know that you can receive protection against deportation if you decide to file a complaint about the conditions in your workplace even if you do not have a valid work permit. At Conexión Legal we have labor attorneys available to help you in any situation where you need advice without having to spend a dollar out of your pocket, and subsequently access legal representation if you wish. Contact us through our phone numbers or write to us via WhatsApp, we are here to support you!
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