Employment Rights of Undocumented Workers

In a Nutshell

What legal rights do I have as an undocumented worker? With just a few exceptions, undocumented workers enjoy all of the legal rights and remedies provided by both Federal and California law. (The exceptions to this general rule, mainly in the areas of unemployment insurance and union organizing, are discussed below.)

Written by Legal Aid At Work. Legally reviewed by Legal Aid At Work.

Updated on January 20, 2025

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