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Employment Standards

Like all Americans, you have rights as a worker in the United States. Federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against you because of your immigration status, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Read the information provided in the links below so you will be prepared once you begin working.

Resource outlining your rights as a worker.

Official business link to the Federal Government. Includes information on how to comply with Federal regulations.

Department of Labor's compliance assistance home page.

Information on immigration-related job discrimination.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's compliance assistance resources for Hispanic employers and workers.

Outreach module to assist employers and employees learn more about workplace rights and responsibilities.

English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English dictionaries for general industry and construction industry terms.

Federal agency responsible for enforcing equal employment opportunity laws and regulations.

Summary of federal laws prohibiting job discrimination.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission available in foreign languages.

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