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Benefits, Taxes
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
(Separate Website)
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
Employment Civil Rights Complaint
(Separate Website)
Find out how to file a complaint with the state enforcement agency if you have been illegally discriminated against at work.
By: Oregon Bureau of Labor & Industries
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
(Separate Website)
Information about federal laws that prohibit employment discrimination. This website also has information about how to file a Charge of Employment Discrimination with this federal agency.
By: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
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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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Know your Rights Flyers These flyers are intended to provide an overview of the rights an immigrant (whether here legally or not) or even a citizen may exercise if confronted by an immigration official.
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Notary Publics are NOT Lawyers
A notary public in the United States is not trained in the law or a graduate of a law school, and is not a lawyer. Read more here.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Retaliation is Illegal
Most laws giving rights to agricultural workers prohibit employers from discriminating against any worker who complains or files a lawsuit against the employer.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Sexual Harassment is Against the Law
Sexual harassment is a form of unlawful employment discrimination. Find out more about it here.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Summary of Laws that Help Farm Workers
(Separate Website)
Information about: Work and Hours, Right to Receive Written Disclosures, Farm Labor Housing, Field Sanitation, Right to be Free From Discrimination.
By: Oregon State Bar
Work Related Discrimination
(Separate Website)
Information about workplace discrimination because of national origin or immigration status and where you can get help.
By: US DOJ, Office of Special Counsel for Immigrant-Related Unfair Employment practices
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El Noticiero Legal 2005 El Noticiero Legal 2005 pdf file
By: Farmworker Program - Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Know your Rights Flyers These flyers are intended to provide an overview of the rights an immigrant (whether here legally or not) or even a citizen may exercise if confronted by an immigration official.
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