Family Medical Leave Act Fact Sheet Information on the Family Medical Leave Act and D.C. paid sick and safe leave.
By: D.C. Employment Justice Center
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General Information About the Family Medical Leave Act
(Separate Website)
Frequently asked questions about the Family Medical Leave Act, including fact sheets.
By: United States Department of Labor
Health Insurance Plans and Health Benefits
(Separate Website)
This web site contains information and fact sheets about (1) your rights to health care when you change jobs, (2) the health care rights of women, mothers, and newborns, (3) mental health benefits rights, (4) rights to know what your health care plan contains, (5) how your health plan benefits are affected by your employers' bankruptcy, and much more. Some of the information is in PDF format.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Information About the Family Medical Leave Act for Federal Employees
(Separate Website)
How the Family Medical Leave Act applies to federal employees.
By: United States Office of Personnel Management
Immigrant Status and Your Rights as a Worker Information on what rights and protections you have as an immigrant worker.
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Immigrants' Eligibility for Unemployment Compensation
(Separate Website)
This fact sheet explains how you can qualify for unemployment benefits if you are an immigrant.
By: National Employment Law Project
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No-Match Information - Nonunion Workers This resource explains your rights about Social Security "no match" letters if you are NOT in a union.
By: National Immigration Law Center
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No-Match Information - Unionized Workers This resource explains your rights about Social Security "no match" letters if you are in a union.
By: National Immigration Law Center
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What Immigrant Workers Should Know About No-Match Letters
This resource answers questions about the Social Security Administration's use of employer "no match" letters to identify people who are working under incorrect or false Social Security numbers.
By: D.C. Bar Pro Bono Program
Your Rights When You Are Approached by the Police
(Separate Website)
Information on your legal rights when you are approached by the police, especially if you are an immigrant worker or day laborer.
By: National Employment Law Project
Frequently Asked Questions About the "Ticket to Work"
Common questions about the "Ticket to Work" Program
By: University Legal Services
General Information About OSHA
(Separate Website)
Facts about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
By: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Maryland Safety and Health Rules
(Separate Website)
By: Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Program
Occupational Health and Safety Administration Whistleblower Protections
(Separate Website)
Information for employees who believe they may have been terminated for reporting health and safety concerns about their workplace.
By: Occupational Health and Safety Administration
Safety Protections for Workers
(Separate Website)
Information for employees, including information about how to file a complaint with OSHA.
By: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Workers' Compensation Fact Sheet Information on Workers' Compensation benefits for D.C. Private Sector Workers.
By: D.C. Employment Justice Center
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Workers' Rights Fact Sheet
(Separate Website)
Information about workers' rights regarding safety in the workplace.
By: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
General Information About Discrimination
(Separate Website)
The EEOC's definition of discrimination, including information on what you should do if you think an employer has discriminated against you.
By: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
How to Make A Complaint in DC
(Separate Website)
DC's form for making a complaint about unlawful discrimination.
By: DC Office of Human Rights
How to Represent Yourself in an Employment Hearing This is a guide to helping workers represent themselves at certain kinds of employment related hearings without a lawyer, for example, unemployment compensation hearings, workers' compensation hearings, and discrimination hearings. It is meant to provide a very basic understanding of the typical format and rules for these types of hearings. Be sure to consult the specific agency holding your hearing for more detailed information.
By: D.C. Employment Justice Center
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