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There are 8 resources  
Information about your rights in a workplace - (2)
Protection for whistleblowers - (1)
How to file a workplace safety and health complaint - (2)
I do not speak English, what is my right to receive information in my language? - (1)
More information - (2)
  Information about your rights in a workplace
 
   Basic Health and Safety Rights in the Workplace (Separate Website)
This fact sheet describes the basic health and safety rights of workers under Federal Law.
By: New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health
  
   
   You Have a Right to a Safe and Healthful Workplace This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This poster summarizes your rights as a worker under the Occupational Safety and Health Act to a safe and healthy workplace.
By: U.S. Department of Labor

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
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  Protection for whistleblowers
 
   Environmental Whistleblowers (Separate Website)
Questions and answers about the laws that protect "whistleblowers" who take action on environmental health and safety issues at the workplace.
By: Workplace Fairness
  
   
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  How to file a workplace safety and health complaint
 
   How to File a Complaint About Unsafe Conditions at the Workplace (Separate Website)
This contains detailed information on how and when to file a complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) based on hazardous conditions in the workplace.
By: New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health
  
   
   How to File a Complaint with OSHA (Separate Website)
Detailed information from the Department of Labor on the different methods of filing a complaint about unsafe conditions to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Forms are included in the fact sheet.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
  
   
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  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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   Employment Law Handbook for Non-Lawyers This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
If you have legal questions about your rights at work, this handbook can help you!
By: City Bar Justice Center
  
   
   English/Arabic Legal Glossary This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)

By: Legal Glossary of Sacramento

    Read this in: Arabic / العربية
  
   
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