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   Agricultural Workers' Forms and Publications (Separate Website)
The Dept. of L & I provides publications on your rights as an agricultural worker and complaint forms in English and Spanish.
By: Deptartment of Labor & Industries
  
   
   Crop and Orchard Liens for Agricultural Workers
Washington State law gives each worker in agriculture (orchards and other agriculture) the right to place a lien on the crop on which he or she worked, to ensure that when the crop is sold, wages still due will be paid directly to the worker.
By: Northwest Justice Project  

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    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Do You Work in the Forest? Forest Workers' Rights
This publication lists your rights as an employee as a forestry worker.
By: Columbia Legal Services

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    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Farm Worker Rights Handbook for Washington State
This handbook provides general information about some of the laws affecting agricultural workers. Throughout this handbook, you will find telephone numbers to call for advice or assistance. It should not replace legal advice from a lawyer. Telephone numbers and information provided generally apply to your employment in Washington, although many of the laws cited apply to farm work throughout the United States.
By: Northwest Justice Project  

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    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Farmworkers: Know Your Rights Regarding Pesticides 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.
A summary of your rights when working with pesticides.
By: Northwest Justice Project  

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   Identity Documents Necessary for a Washington Drivers License/Identification Card
This document explains the law about the type of identification documents that are needed to obtain a driver's license in Washington state.
By: Northwest Justice Project  

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   Jorge's New Job: Cholinesterase Testing in Washington State 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)
A "skit" with photos and dialogue for agricultural workers about cholinesterase (an insecticide) testing in Washington.
By: Department of Labor & Industries

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Legal Services for Farmworkers *Important Information*
This publication briefly explains your rights as a farm worker in Washington state.
By: Columbia Legal Services

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   Mediation: Should I Use It? 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.
3226EN - Mediation is an informal way to resolve disputes without going to court. The parties attempt to negotiate a mutually agreeable settlement with the help of a neutral mediator. Mediation can be used in many types of disputes.
By: Northwest Women's Law Center - Legal Information and Referral Line

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Money Wire Transfers (Separate Website)
Learn about how to avoid money wire transfer fraud and hidden fees and costs.
By: National Consumer Law Center
  
   
   Social Security No Match Letters: Questions and Answers for Workers 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. This link opens in a new window. (Separate Website)
A SSA no-match letter is a letter sent by the Social Security Administration (SSA) notifying an employer that he or she has submitted reports (Wage and Tax Statements sometimes called W-2s) that contain names and Social Security numbers that do not match SSA records.
By: National Employment Law Project

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