Legal rights manual for farm workers in New York State This resource gives you information about the legal rights of farm workers.
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Spanish / Español
Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act
(Separate Website)
And overview and fact sheet of basic legal rights of migrant workers.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
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Haitian Creole / Kreyòl ayisyen
The Fair Labor Standards Act in Agriculture
(Separate Website)
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the federal law which sets minimum wage, overtime, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards for most employment, including agricultural employment.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Information about benefits that may be available to farmworkers
Unemployment benefits for farmworkers This resource provides a basic overview of farmworkers' rights to receive unemployment benefits
By: Farmworker Legal Services of New York, Inc. and LawHelp NY
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Spanish / Español
Migrant Education - High School Equivalency Program
(Separate Website)
Read this resource to learn about The High School Equivalency Program (HEP) that helps migratory and seasonal farmworkers (or children of such workers) who are 16 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in school to obtain the equivalent of a high school diploma and subsequently to gain employment or begin postsecondary education or training.
By: GovBenefits.gov
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Spanish / Español
Obtaining unemployment benefits in New York State: What you should know if you do not speak English If you do not speak English, the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) must provide assistance to help you access their programs and services. While the NYSDOL does provide some language assistance, there are still challenges. This resource provides a checklist of the free language assistance currently available when obtaining your unemployment benefits and problems you should be aware of.
By: LawHelp NY
I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language?
Video: How to Work with Interpreters
(Separate Website)
In this video, you will learn some basic tips that will allow you to communicate effectively and easily through an interpreter with a person who doesn't speak your language.
By: Legal Services of New Jersey
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Spanish / Español
Complaints About Attorneys
(Separate Website)
If you have a complaint against an attorney, you may contact the Attorney Disciplinary / Grievance Committee. The office you need to contact depends upon the location of your lawyer's office. Click for more information.
By: New York State Unified Court System
How to Complain About Lawyers and Judges in NYC
(Separate Website)
An overview of how to file complaint against a Lawyer or Judge in NYC. Outlines client's rights and responsibilities.
By: City Bar Justice Center
Immigration Rights and Services Manual
(Separate Website)
This manual provides important information on the rights and services available to immigrants in New York City.
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Chinese / 中文
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Spanish / Español
USCIS Information to Avoid Immigration Scams
(Separate Website)
This section of the USCIS website provides information on how to avoid scams, common scams, form filing tips, how to report immigration scams, and much more.
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