Do you know your rights as a worker?
We know that labor laws constantly change at the local and federal levels. Therefore, it is crucial to know your rights as a worker. Knowing them will allow you to recognize injustices and prevent an employer from taking advantage of you. It is your employer’s responsibility to ensure that these rights are respected at all times and to provide a secure and comfortable work environment.
What are labor rights?
Below is the definition by the ILO (International Labor Organization). This international entity guarantees a safe workplace with fair treatment and equal opportunity. More than 187 countries are members of this entity.
To align with the ILO principles, employers must commit to respect and promote the following: freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining, the elimination of forced or compulsory labor, the abolition of child labor, and the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
What are my rights?
These are the fundamental rights for workers:
– Equal compensation
– Freedom to Join a Union
– Safe Workplace
– Harassment-Free Workplace
– A workplace free of discrimination
– Right to have medical or family leave
– Receive the minimum wage
– Retaliation Free Workplace
– Right to investigate if your rights were not respected
– A safe place in case you suffer from any disability
– Right to protest
All these rights must be fulfilled. If not, the employee has the right to make a claim.
How can I make an official claim?
Make sure you know your rights: You should know the local laws to understand how you should deal with this process.
Use the appropriate channels: Familiarize yourself with the process within your company so that you know what steps you must take to claim.
Be assertive: Make sure you understand the laws that must be followed and remain calm during the process.
Have records of your claim: Keep absolutely all documents and communications relevant to the process.
It is always necessary to keep all the evidence that supports your claim to proceed legally. If you have questions about your case, please get in touch with us. At Hernandez Law, we know precisely how to help you.
