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The Basics (5)+

• Know Your Rights at Work

  Watch a short video to learn about your rights at work. Read More

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  Fair Work Center

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• Know Your Rights: Domestic Workers in Washington State

  Information on your rights as a domestic worker or live-in home worker. Read More

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  Legal Voice

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  Russian / Pусский

• Video - Your Rights Under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

  This video describes your rights under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. These are federal laws, so they are true for every state. Read More

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  Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut

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• Worker Rights & COVID-19: What you should know

  Workers in Washington state – regardless of immigration status − have the right to a safe workplace. As a worker, you may be able to get help from the government if you are unable to work because you have contracted COVID-19, were exposed or worried you may have been exposed to the coronavirus, or you feel unsafe at work. #2508EN Content Detail

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  Department of Labor & Industries

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• 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. #2608EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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Employee Rights - Criminal Records (1)+

• Employee Background Checks

  When you're applying for a job and the employer requires a background check, you have rights — and the employer has rules to follow. Before you complete the application or go on the interview, know what the company legally can and cannot do. Read More

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  Federal Trade Commission

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H-2A Workers (1)+

• Video Series - H-2A Guest Workers in Washington State

  Know your rights and responsibilities as a guest worker in the state of Washington under the H-2A program. Read More

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  Labor & Industries - Washington State

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Paid Family and Medical Leave (1)+

• Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave

  Workers in Washington state can now start to apply for paid leave! Learn about when and how you can get paid leave. Read More

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  Employment Security Department Washington State

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When You've Lost Your Job (2)+

• I am Unable to Work Due to COVID-19

  Read about reasons you may be unable to work due to COVID-19 and possible paid leave options. Includes sample letters workers can use to take time off of work. #2506EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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• I Lost My Job. Do I Have Rights?

  Lost your job? You may have some legal rights. This will help you understand whether your termination was illegal, whether your employer owes you anything, whether you owe your employer anything and how to assert your rights. #2102EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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