Listing of self-help materials and informational publications.
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Farm worker rights
Immigration and Agricultural Workers 2602EN - General information about immigration laws and how they apply to agricultural workers.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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
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Lawyer or Notary? What's the Difference Between Them? Describes the differences between a notary public and a lawyer.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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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?
(Separate Website)
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: Legal Voice
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The Law on Child Labor and Agricultural Work General information about what rules agricultural employers must follow to employ persons under 18 years of age.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Work Injuries and Your Rights Workers in Washington State who are injured on the job or who suffer an occupational disease have the right to receive workers? compensation for their injury or illness. This is true whether or not a worker has legal work documents or is an undocumented worker.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Your Rights Under the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act General information about the laws an employer must follow and the rights of the worker under the MSAWPA.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Mediation: Should I Use It?
(Separate Website)
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: Legal Voice
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Termination of Employment
(Separate Website)
This memorandum provides a general overview of legal issues associated with employment
termination, including understanding whether the discharge was lawful, whether your employer
has any continuing obligations to you (or you to the former employer) and in the event that the
termination was unlawful, steps that you can take to assert your rights. An attorney is still your
best source of advice for your specific factual situation. (PDF file)
By: Legal Voice
Workplace Fairness Web Site
(Separate Website)
A comprehensive web site explaining employment rights.
By: Workplace Fairness
Your Rights and Responsibilities as an Employee in Washington State This 16 page publication provides general information about employment rights in Washington state.
By: Northwest Justice Project
How do I Appeal my Denial of Unemployment Benefits to Superior Court? This publication is about Superior court review of an administrative decision relating to unemployment benefits.
By: Northwest Justice Project
How do I Represent Myself at an Unemployment Compensation Benefits Hearing
7600EN - If you have been denied unemployment compensation benefits, you have a right to appeal. If you have been allowed benefits, your former employer has the same right to appeal. If either you or your employer appeals, you will have a hearing with an administrative law judge. This publication explains how to represent yourself at the hearing.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Petition for Review - Denial of Unemployment Benefits to Superior Court Form to be used with our resource titled "How to Appeal a Denial of Unemployment Benefits to Superior Court" Includes King County specific cover sheets.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Unemployment Insurance Online
(Separate Website)
Information about unemployment compensation and you can also apply online.
By: Employment Security Department
Unemployment Law Project Web Site
(Separate Website)
Are you having trouble collecting your unemployment benefits? Has your claim been improperly denied? Or has your employer appealed your entitlement to benefits? If so, we may be able to help.
By: Unemployment Law Project
Video: Unemployment Insurance Hearing Demonstration
(Separate Website)
The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is an independent state agency which conducts impartial administrative hearings for other government agencies. This site has a video to help you prepare for your Unemployment Insurance hearing.
By: State of Washington Office of Administrative Hearings
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Compensated Work Therapy
(Separate Website)
Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) is a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) vocational rehabilitation program that endeavors to match and support work ready veterans.
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Feds Hire Vets
(Separate Website)
This site contains information for job seeking veterans, veterans currently employed by the Federal Government, and Federal human resources specialists.
By: U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Opportunities for Veterans
(Separate Website)
Veterans who are disabled or who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during specific time periods or military campaigns are entitled to preference over non-veterans in competitive hiring selections.
By: Social Security Administration
Stateside Legal Web Site
(Separate Website)
Legal help for military members, veterans and their families.
By: Pine Tree Legal Aid
VA Jobs
(Separate Website)
Job opportunities with the VA.
By: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Veterans' Employment Resource Center
(Separate Website)
Find multiple tools and valuable resources here for all U.S. Veterans - job opportunities, forms, benefits, and program information as well as training assistance for private sector employment.
By: U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Veterans Preference Advisor
(Separate Website)
The Veterans' Preference Advisor allows Veterans to examine the preferences for which they might be entitled with regard to Federal jobs. This Advisor was developed by the Veterans' Employment and Training Service.
By: U.S. Department of Labor
Are You Owed Wages? A new law can help you get wages your employer owes you. L & I can now do more to help you get paid.
By: Columbia Legal Services
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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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How to Enforce Your Right to Receive Minimum Wage This publication defines the minimum wage and advises what to do if you are not being paid properly.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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How to Use Small Claims Court to Recover Wages If you are owed wages by your employer, you may use Small Claims Court to attempt to recover them. This publication contains instructions on the process.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Mediation: Should I Use It?
(Separate Website)
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: Legal Voice
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Spanish / Español
Wage Booklet This booklet will help you determine if you earned minimum wage when working by the piece rate, show the amount owed to you if there is a dispute regarding wages owed, provide proof that you qualify for state industrial insurance and unemployment and more.
By: Columbia Legal Services
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Wages
(Separate Website)
Link to the L & I web site with information about wages in Washington state.
By: Department of Labor & Industries
Your Rights and Responsibilities as an Employee in Washington State This 16 page publication provides general information about employment rights in Washington state.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Claims for Job Injuries
(Separate Website)
Link to the L & I web site containing comprehensive information about filing claims for job injuries.
By: Department of Labor & Industries
Work Injuries and Your Rights Workers in Washington State who are injured on the job or who suffer an occupational disease have the right to receive workers? compensation for their injury or illness. This is true whether or not a worker has legal work documents or is an undocumented worker.
By: Northwest Justice Project
Workers' Rights to Workers' Compensation Benefits
Workers in Washington State who are injured on the job or who suffer an occupational disease have the right to receive workers' compensation for their injury or illness. Under the Washington State Workers' Compensation System, workers can receive payment for medical expenses, partial compensation for wages lost while they recover, and payments for partial or total disabilities. Other benefits such as vocational counseling or transitional work opportunities also may be available.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Your Rights and Responsibilities as an Employee in Washington State This 16 page publication provides general information about employment rights in Washington state.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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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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
Work Place Safety and Health
(Separate Website)
Link to the L & I web site containing comprehensive information about work place safety.
By: Department of Labor & Industries
Your Rights and Responsibilities as an Employee in Washington State This 16 page publication provides general information about employment rights in Washington state.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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