Know Your Rights for Workers

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What right do you have regarding wages while working in the United States?

You should be paid in cash only.

You have the right to earn at least the federal legal minimum wage. (correct)

You have the right to not be paid for overtime.

You can choose your own wage freely.

Which organization can you contact if you are mistreated while working?

Your family members.

The local police department only.

An employment agency of your choice.

The National Human Trafficking Hotline. (correct)

What must a consular officer do before you receive your visa concerning your rights?

Verify that you have paid for the pamphlet.

Ask you to fill out a survey about your rights.

Ensure you have received and understood the pamphlet. (correct)

Discuss your application status.

What can you do if you believe your rights have been violated?

Report it to a government agency or NGO. Signup and view all the answers

If you do not speak English and need help, what should you ask for?

You should request an interpreter. Signup and view all the answers

What type of workplace environment do you have the right to?

A healthy and safe workplace. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you are in immediate danger?

Call the police at 911. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a right mentioned for workers?

Receive a paycheck every day. Signup and view all the answers

What is the overtime pay rate for hours worked over 40 in a week if the regular wage is $10 per hour?

$15 per hour Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following deductions is typically considered lawful?

Health insurance premiums Signup and view all the answers

What must an employer do regarding deductions from paychecks?

Clearly identify each deduction Signup and view all the answers

Which group of individuals may be provided housing free of charge based on visa requirements?

Nonimmigrant visa holders Signup and view all the answers

Under which condition might deductions from paychecks be considered illegal?

Deductions that result in below the legal wage rate Signup and view all the answers

What forms of harassment are employees protected from in the workplace?

Sexual harassment or exploitation Signup and view all the answers

What type of information regarding employment rules is suggested to bring to the United States?

A specific pamphlet on rights and regulations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a protected category against employment discrimination?

Personal hobbies Signup and view all the answers

What should an employer provide if you work with hazardous materials?

Protective equipment required for the job Signup and view all the answers

What must you do if you are injured at work to ensure medical expenses are covered?

Inform your employer about your injury immediately Signup and view all the answers

If your employer provides housing, what is one requirement that must be met?

The housing must be clean and safe Signup and view all the answers

What are workers entitled to in terms of training about workplace hazards?

Training must be in a language and vocabulary understood by the worker Signup and view all the answers

What is considered an unlawful act by an employer towards an employee?

Demanding a sex act Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a right you have as a worker regarding bathroom access?

You must ask for permission every time you need to go Signup and view all the answers

What should be provided to you if you have access to pesticide-treated areas?

Soap and clean water for handwashing Signup and view all the answers

What is one action you should take if you feel endangered at work due to unsafe conditions?

Report the hazards to your employer Signup and view all the answers

What is one provision that must be included in the contract for A-3, G-5, and NATO-7 domestic workers?

Information on payment frequency and duties Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding H-2A temporary agricultural worker visas?

Employers must provide transportation from housing to the worksite. Signup and view all the answers

What must an employer provide or reimburse regarding transportation for H-2A workers?

Inbound and return transportation costs Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can an employer reimburse inbound travel costs in the first workweek for an H-2A worker?

If the worker's wages minus expenses are less than minimum wage Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for H-2B temporary non-agricultural worker visas?

Workers must receive a written job order in a language they understand. Signup and view all the answers

For domestic workers, which item should NOT be kept from them according to the contract?

Employment contract Signup and view all the answers

How many hours of employment are H-2A workers generally guaranteed?

At least 3/4 of the workdays in the contract period Signup and view all the answers

What should a worker never have to do when obtaining H-2A or H-2B visas?

Pay fees to a labor recruiter Signup and view all the answers

What tactic do traffickers use to manipulate debts?

Increasing the debt to ensure compliance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions is a form of coercion used by traffickers?

Locking workers in their workplace Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a threat made by traffickers to control victims?

Threatening deportation or arrest Signup and view all the answers

What method do traffickers often use to ensure that a worker cannot leave?

Enforcing strict rules and controls Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about imposed debts is true?

Traffickers may add unexpected charges to debts. Signup and view all the answers

How do traffickers commonly manipulate the concept of debt to control individuals?

By creating debts that are impossible to pay off Signup and view all the answers

What type of threat may traffickers use to deter complaints?

Threats against the victim's family Signup and view all the answers

What is one consequence of a trafficker manipulating a worker's debt?

The worker may believe they are bound to serve indefinitely. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Know Your Rights

Workers have the right to be paid fairly, including minimum wage and overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week.
Workers have the right to be free from discrimination based on age (40 or older), gender, race, national origin, color, religion, genetic information, or disability.
Workers have the right to be free from sexual harassment and exploitation.
Workers have the right to a safe and healthy workplace including medical treatment for work related injuries, protective equipment, and training on workplace hazards.
The pamphlet advises that workers should bring it with them to the United States for future reference.
Workers should seek advice from migrant worker organizations or former migrant workers before leaving for the United States.
Workers may be required to have health insurance while in the United States.
For A-3, G-5, and NATO-7 Domestic Workers: The contract should include the employer's agreement to abide by all U.S. laws, information on payment, work duties, hours, holidays, sick days, and vacation days, and an agreement by the employer not to keep the worker's passport, employment contract, or personal property.
For H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers: Workers should never pay fees to a labor recruiter, and should receive a written contract in a language they understand with information about wages, work duration, hours, benefits, and deductions.
Employers must provide transportation and daily subsistence from the place of origin to the place of employment, or reimburse workers for reasonable costs after half of the work contract is complete.
Employers must provide transportation from employer-provided housing to the worksite at no charge.
H-2A workers are exempt from U.S. Social Security and Medicare taxes.
Employers must offer H-2A workers employment for a total number of hours equal to at least 3/4 of the workdays in the contract period.
For H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers: Workers should never pay fees to a labor recruiter, and should receive a written job order in a language they understand.
Debt Manipulation: Traffickers may use debt to compel workers to stay in their service, manipulating the debt to make it difficult to pay off.
Rules and Controls: Traffickers may use rules and controls to prevent workers from leaving, complaining, or seeking help.

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This quiz highlights essential rights that workers have, including fair pay, protection from discrimination, and a safe workplace. It also includes advice for migrant workers coming to the United States. Test your knowledge about workplace rights and legal protections.