Know Your Rights
You have rights
Everyone in the United States has certain rights guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution, regardless of immigration status.
Although you cannot control your interaction with immigration or law enforcement, you can prepare for these interactions by understanding what your fundamental rights are, and how to use them to advocate for yourself.
Check out the videos from Informed Immigrant for more information!
Migrant Worker's Rights
- Migrant workers have the right to be paid the applicable minimum wage for all hours worked.
- You have the right to be paid on time.
- You have the right to a safe work environment. One can report unsafe, unhealthy, or hazardous working conditions with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 1-800-321-6742.
- An employer may try to intimidate you and say if you report them, they will fire you but that is illegal. If you think you have been retaliated against for filing a claim you can call OSHA at 1-800-321-6742, the Wage and Hour Division at 1-866-487-9243, or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission at 1-800-669-4000.
Please note: Welcoming Atlanta does not have any financial relationship with these organizations, and we do not guarantee any results from their legal representation or assistance. Welcoming Atlanta is not responsible for the services provided by the organizations on this list. This list is not exhaustive and is offered to the public for general information purposes only.
Additional resources
There are plenty of resources available to make sure you are aware of your rights in encounters with ICE, police, and other members of law enforcement. It is important to always be prepared, so check out these additional resources we have compiled from organizers and advocates across the country!
Stay Up-To-Date with Changing National Immigration Policy
Immigration policy is constantly evolving at the national level. Review updates around federal policy changes with Make the Road NY.
Were you the victim of a crime?
If you or a loved one were the victim of a crime and need help contacting police or accessing resources our Victim Assistant Specialist can help.
Call or text 470-571-6313 | Email: HSMalerba@atlantaga.gov
English | Spanish | Additional languages available upon request
For more information and free legal advice, contact Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Atlanta (404-585-8446) or CAIR Georgia (404-432-8847)
For more resources, click the links below.
Immigrant Defense Project (IDP) English – Click Here.
Immigrant Defense Project (IDP) Spanish – Click Here.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) English – Click Here.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) Spanish – Click Here.
National Immigrant Project (NIP) English – Click Here.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) English & Spanish – Click Here.
