Worker Resources

45 curated resources to help you understand your rights, organize your workplace, and fight for better conditions.

Worker Rights & Organizations

Know your rights and connect with advocacy organizations

National Employment Law Project (NELP)

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Nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to building a just economy where all workers have expansive rights. Provides research, policy design, and advocacy.

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National Domestic Workers Alliance

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Advocacy organization for domestic workers including nannies, housekeepers, and caregivers. Champions the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights.

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Justice at Work

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Provides direct legal services and training on workplace rights. Has recovered over $11.2 million on behalf of workers since 2011.

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Working America

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AFL-CIO community affiliate giving voice to working people without union access. Fights for higher minimum wages, paid sick leave, and workers' rights.

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Solidarity Center

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AFL-CIO founded nonprofit partnering with workers in 60+ countries. Programs focus on worker rights, union skills, and combating forced labor.

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9to5 National Association of Working Women

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Organization fighting gender-based workplace discrimination since 1973. Helped pass the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and Family Medical Leave Act.

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Oxfam America: Workers' Rights

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Advocates for stronger policies on wages, worker protections, and rights to organize. Publishes the Best States to Work Index ranking all 50 states.

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National Immigration Law Center: Workers' Rights

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Champions immigrant workers' rights through litigation, policy advocacy, and community education. Know-your-rights resources and training.

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NLRB: Immigrant Worker Rights

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NLRA protects workers regardless of immigration status. Your right to organize, join a union, and engage in collective action.

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Legal Aid at Work: Undocumented Worker Rights

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Fact sheet on employment rights of undocumented workers in California. Many labor laws protect all workers regardless of immigration status.

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NYC: Immigrant Workers' Rights

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New York City resources for immigrant workers. City and state law protects minimum wage and overtime rights regardless of immigration status.

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DOL: Application of Labor Laws to Immigrant Workers

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Department of Labor fact sheet on how federal labor laws apply to immigrant workers, including undocumented workers.

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California Domestic Workers Coalition: Know Your Rights

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Rights information for nannies, housekeepers, and caregivers in California under the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights.

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Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Campaign

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National campaign for domestic worker protections. Track which states have passed bills of rights and current legislative efforts.

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Seattle: Nannies and Domestic Workers Rights

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Seattle's domestic worker protection law provides minimum wage, rest days, civil rights protections, and meal breaks for household employees.

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EEOC: File a Discrimination Charge

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File a charge of employment discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Covers race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability.

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EEOC: Know Your Rights

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Comprehensive information about workplace discrimination laws, your rights, and how to file complaints.

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Justice at Work: Training and Education

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Free worker center training and leadership courses. Gain knowledge and confidence to demand dignity on the job.

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Alison: Free Employment Law Courses

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Free online courses covering health and safety, unfair dismissal, collective action, wage laws, and more.

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Coursera: Employment Law Courses

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Free courses on employee rights, workplace discrimination, contract negotiations, and labor compliance from top universities.

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Gig Workers Rising

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Campaign organizing app-based drivers and delivery workers for fair pay, transparency, and benefits. Resources for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash workers.

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NYC: Delivery Worker Rights

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New York City requires food delivery platforms to pay minimum hourly rates ($19.96/hr as of 2025). Know your rights as a delivery worker.

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