Comprehensive State-by-State Resource Directory
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CALIFORNIA
Legal Aid: California Rural Legal Assistance - 1-800-829-0106 Minimum Wage: $16.00/hour (large employers), $15.50 (small) Overtime: After 8 hours daily, 40 weekly Heat Protection: Mandatory shade at 80°F Workers' Comp: Full coverage Health: Full Medi-Cal for children regardless of status Special Programs: Migrant Education extensive Key Organizations: - UFW Foundation: 1-877-881-8281 - Legal Aid at Work: 415-864-8848 - Lideres Campesinas: 805-486-7776 - Centro Legal de la Raza: 510-437-1554FLORIDA
Legal Aid: Florida Legal Services - 1-800-343-4414 Minimum Wage: $12.00/hour Overtime: Limited exemptions Heat Protection: Federal standards only Workers' Comp: Coverage required Health: KidCare, emergency Medicaid Special Programs: Migrant Education Program Key Organizations: - Farmworker Association: 407-886-5151 - Coalition of Immokalee Workers: 239-657-8311 - Americans for Immigrant Justice: 305-573-1106 - WeCount!: 305-572-6361TEXAS
Legal Aid: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - 1-888-988-9996 Minimum Wage: $7.25/hour (federal) Overtime: Agricultural exemption Heat Protection: Limited state rules Workers' Comp: Employer can opt out Health: Limited programs Special Programs: Migrant Education Key Organizations: - Equal Justice Center: 512-474-0007 - La Union del Pueblo Entero: 956-487-2700 - Workers Defense Project: 512-391-2305 - Projecto Azteca: 210-302-4093WASHINGTON
Legal Aid: Columbia Legal Services - 1-800-542-0794 Minimum Wage: $16.28/hour Overtime: After 55 hours (decreasing) Heat Protection: Strong state rules Workers' Comp: State fund coverage Health: Apple Health expansion Special Programs: Extensive migrant services Key Organizations: - Northwest Justice Project: 1-888-201-1014 - PCUN (Oregon): 503-982-0243 - Radio KDNA: 509-854-1900 - Sea Mar Community Health: 1-855-289-4503NEW YORK
Legal Aid: Legal Aid Society - 212-577-3300 Minimum Wage: $15.00-$16.00/hour (by region) Overtime: After 60 hours (decreasing) Heat Protection: State standards Workers' Comp: Full coverage Health: Child Health Plus, Essential Plan Special Programs: DREAM Act, extensive MEP Key Organizations: - Make the Road NY: 718-418-7690 - Rural & Migrant Ministry: 845-485-8627 - Worker Justice Center: 585-325-3050 - New York Civil Liberties Union: 212-607-3300NORTH CAROLINA
Legal Aid: Legal Aid of NC - 1-866-219-5262 Minimum Wage: $7.25/hour (federal) Overtime: Agricultural exemption Heat Protection: Federal standards Workers' Comp: Required coverage Health: Limited programs Special Programs: Strong MEP, Farm Labor Organizing Committee Key Organizations: - NC Justice Center: 919-856-2570 - FLOC: 919-731-4433 - Student Action with Farmworkers: 919-660-3652 - Episcopal Farmworker Ministry: 919-477-1718GEORGIA
Legal Aid: Georgia Legal Aid - 1-800-822-5391 Minimum Wage: $7.25/hour (federal) Overtime: Agricultural exemption Heat Protection: Federal standards only Workers' Comp: Required Health: Limited programs Special Programs: Migrant Education Key Organizations: - Southern Poverty Law Center: 334-956-8200 - Georgia Farm Worker Project: 404-463-0040 - Latino Community Fund: 404-860-1260 - GLAHR: 404-586-9978OREGON
Legal Aid: Oregon Law Center - 503-224-4086 Minimum Wage: $14.20-$15.45/hour (by region) Overtime: After 40 hours Heat/Smoke Protection: Strong rules Workers' Comp: Full coverage Health: Cover All Kids Special Programs: Extensive protections Key Organizations: - PCUN Union: 503-982-0243 - Oregon OSHA: 1-800-922-2689 - Farmworker Housing Development: 503-359-2221 - CAUSA Oregon: 503-206-6709MICHIGAN
Legal Aid: Michigan Migrant Legal Aid - 1-800-968-3687 Minimum Wage: $10.33/hour Overtime: Some exemptions Heat Protection: Federal standards Workers' Comp: Required Health: MIChild program Special Programs: Strong migrant services Key Organizations: - Michigan Civil Rights Commission: 1-800-482-2057 - Telamon Corporation: 919-239-8136 - Michigan Immigrant Rights Center: 269-492-7196ARIZONA
Legal Aid: Arizona Legal Aid - 1-800-640-9465 Minimum Wage: $14.35/hour Overtime: Small farm exemptions Heat Protection: Federal standards, high risk Workers' Comp: Required Health: KidsCare Special Programs: Border region services Key Organizations: - Campesinos Sin Fronteras: 928-627-5995 - Florence Project: 520-868-0191 - Arizona Farmworkers Union: 602-246-9475Additional Multi-State Resources
National Organizations: - Farmworker Justice: 202-800-2523 - National Center for Farmworker Health: 512-312-2700 - Migrant Clinician Network: 512-327-2017 - United Farm Workers: 1-877-881-8281 Mexican Consulates: 1-855-463-6395 (24/7) - Provides legal assistance, document replacement, family support Indigenous Language Support: - Centro de los Derechos del Migrante: 1-855-234-9699 - Mixteco Indigenous Community: 805-360-2773 Faith-Based Support: - Catholic Charities: 1-800-919-9338 - Episcopal Migration Ministries: 1-800-334-0714 - Lutheran Immigration Services: 1-800-638-3522 By Language: - Spanish: Most organizations above - Haitian Creole: Florida Legal Services, Haitian Bridge Alliance - Indigenous Languages: CDM, specific regional organizationsRemember: Help is available in every state. If one organization cannot help, they will refer you to someone who can. Never give up seeking assistance—your rights exist everywhere in America.