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Community Education Resources: Workers' Rights

February 9, 2024 Guides & Reports

Overview

Learn about your rights rights as a worker in California. Below are educational resources on issues including unpaid wages, overtime, unemployment insurance benefits, wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination/harassment, health and safety, and more. The Asian Law Caucus also provides free consultations for low-income people who work in California. Please call (415) 896-1701 to schedule an appointment or use our contact form.


Know Your Rights

Language Access for Unemployment Insurance

The Employment Development Department is required by law to provide meaningful language access to Limited English Proficient people seeking services. When you call or visit EDD, you have a right to interpretation in your preferred language, in real time. EDD’s main UI phone number 1-800-300-5616 has been upgraded to include a language selection menu in multiple languages. Callers can press 9 to request an interpreter in any other preferred language not listed in the menu.

Know Your Language Rights for Unemployment Insurance


Know Your Workplace Rights Materials by Asian Law Caucus

Other Resources for Free Legal Consultations for Low-Income Workers in the Bay Area

Legal Resources by Trusted Partners