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Tips for Migrant or Seasonal Workers Suffering Unfair Treatment

Migrant workers and seasonal agricultural employees, many of whom are immigrants, make huge contributions to the U.S. economy.

This is one of the reasons why immigrants are protected by the Fair Labor Standards Act. Immigrants have a right to overtime and federal minimum wage just like any other employee in America. They also are entitled to payment of wages when they are due. If the employer provides housing, the workers are entitled to accommodation that is in compliance with federal and state health and safety regulations. Transportation to and from the job, if provided by the employer, must be in an insured vehicle driven by a licensed driver, and the vehicle also must comply with federal and state safety regulations.

So what should you do if you are working as an undocumented worker in the United States but are being refused minimum wage or overtime pay? In addition to seeking help from a Texas attorney specializing in unfair overtime , there are certain things that you should do to protect your rights:

• Keep a record of everything. This includes keeping tracking of the exact number of hours you work and on which days. Starting a diary or journal is a good way to keep your daily information all in one place.

• Insist that your employer provide you with the terms and conditions of your employment, in writing, as required by the Migrant and Seasonal Workers Act. If he or she refuses to do so, contact an attorney.

• If you are provided housing by your employer but you feel that it does not meet the federal or state health and safety regulations, take photos of your living conditions.

• Take photos of the type of transportation that you ride in to and from work (if the transportation is provided by your employer).

• Find out if the driver is a licensed driver, or ask an attorney to do it for you.

• Document all of your paychecks or instances when you receive compensation. Make sure to write down how much you were paid and for what pay period, as well as how you were paid (i.e. company check, cash, personal check, etc.).

• Make a file for all documents and photos related to your claim. Keeping everything together and organized will help you once you hire an attorney.

Need more information? Contact the Texas migrant worker fair overtime lawyers at Kennedy Hodges for your free copy of Ten Biggest Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Wage and Overtime Claim . Call today at 888.449.2068, or fill out this online form to schedule a free case evaluation.