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Before You Start Work
Oregon Job Listings
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The Employment Department of the State of Oregon lists many jobs available in Oregon. Check here.
By: Oregon Employment Department
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The Oregon Employment Department
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The Employment Department has useful information about jobs, childcare, and job fairs.
By: Oregon Employment Department
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The Right to a Written Disclosure
Employers must give farmworkers certain information about the job before you start working. Find out more here.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Farm Labor Bulletin
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What crops, when, and where (Oregon)
By: Oregon Employment Department
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Licensed Farm/Forest Labor Contractors (by company)
(Separate Website)
Oregon list of licensed contractors, by company.
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Licensed Oregon Farm/Forest Labor Contractors (by name)
(Separate Website)
Oregon list of licensed contractors, by name.
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El Noticiero Legal 2005 El Noticiero Legal 2005 pdf file
By: Farmworker Program - Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Did You File a Tax Return Last Year?
Most people who earn income in the United States have to file federal tax forms by April 15 of each year. If you earned income in the U.S. last year and did not file a tax form, you can file one, deadline has passed. Read more here.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Earned Income Tax Credit
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This federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families reduces the amount of federal taxes you owe and can result in a refund.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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El Noticiero Legal 2005 El Noticiero Legal 2005 pdf file
By: Farmworker Program - Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Emergency Medical Care for Non-Citizens (CAWEM)
The Citizen Alien Waived Emergent Medical (CAWEM) program provides coverage for medical emergencies (life threatening) and the birth of a child if you are low income, but not a US citizen. Call 1-800-359-9517 to apply.
By: Oregon Law Center
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Federal Law Requires Many Services in Spanish
Federal civil rights law requires many government agencies to provide services in Spanish and other languages to people who speak little English. Read more here.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Getting Unemployment Benefits While You are Looking for Work
If you are out of work, you might qualify for unemployment benefits from the Oregon Employment Department. Read more here.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Immigration Status and Eligibility for Government Help
Many non-U.S. citizens and undocumented immigrants ARE eligible for public assistance!
The relationship between immigration status and eligibility for government benefits (such as food stamps, medical coverage, and cash assistance) is complicated. Learn more through this resource.
By: Oregon Law Center
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Is Your Social Security Record Complete?
Information about your reported work history and qualifying for Social Security Retirement benefits. Read more here.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Public Benefits and Your Immigration Status
It is possible to receive many types of public benefits without affecting your immigration status. Read more about this here.
By: Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Public Benefits for You and Your Family
Information about government benefits that you may qualify to receive for you and your family.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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The Oregon Health Plan
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The Oregon Health Plan provides health coverage to eligible low-income Oregonians. Find out about this program and how to apply.
By: Oregon Department of Human Services
Domestic Violence is Not Acceptable
Free help is available for all persons who have been physically abused, threatened with abuse or forced to have sexual relations. Read more here.
By: El Noticiero Legal
El Noticiero Legal 2005 El Noticiero Legal 2005 pdf file
By: Farmworker Program - Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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