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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 Other Formats: PDF File 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 Other Formats: PDF File 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 Other Formats: PDF File Read this in: Spanish / Español


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


	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 Other Formats: PDF File Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Jorge's New Job: Cholinesterase Testing in Washington State (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 Other Formats: PDF File Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Mediation: Should I Use It? 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


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