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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
 
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    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:   This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. PDF File
    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Farmworkers: Know Your Rights Regarding Pesticides This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
A summary of your rights when working with pesticides.
By: Northwest Justice Project
 
    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Housing: Your Rights as a Farm Worker This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Farm Worker housing or camps provided by an employer must meet standards set by state and federal law. This short resources outlines some of those rights.
By: Northwest Justice Project
 
  
   
   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:   This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. PDF File
    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Immigration and Agricultural Workers This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
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 This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (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
  
   
   Lawyer or Notary? What's the Difference Between Them? This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
Describes the differences between a notary public and a lawyer.
By: Northwest Justice Project
 
    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Legal Services for Farmworkers *Important Information* This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
This publication briefly explains your rights as a farm worker in Washington state.
By: Columbia Legal Services

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Mediation: Should I Use It? This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (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

    Read this in: Spanish / Español
  
   
   Shopping for Money Wire Transfers This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Learn about how to avoid money wire transfer fraud and hidden fees and costs.
By: National Consumer Law Center

    Read this in: Chinese / 中文 , Korean / 한국어 , Russian / Pусский , Spanish / Español , Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt
  
   
   The Law on Child Labor and Agricultural Work This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
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 This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
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 This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
General information about the laws an employer must follow and the rights of the worker under the MSAWPA.
By: Northwest Justice Project
 
  
   
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