Department of Labor Announces Expansion of Migrant Workers Rights Website

Summary:

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a significant expansion of the Worker.gov website, which now offers content in eight languages: English, Spanish, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. The website provides information and resources for workers, including an easy-to-use format on mobile devices and desktops, to access important labor information, such as workplace safety, fair labor practices, and how to file complaints if rights are violated. The site also offers a video library on topics like wage theft, exposure to heat, and unsafe working conditions. Furthermore, it provides information on the U.S. Consular Association Program, including a growing list of alliances between the department and embassies and consulates of several countries, including the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. Workers can find details on how to locate and communicate with U.S. consulates in their countries of origin, as well as answers to their questions about their rights.