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Your Workers' Rights Do Not Depend on Your Immigration Status

Your Workers' Rights Do Not Depend on Your Immigration Status

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 Are you avoiding reporting a workplace injury because of your immigration status? You're not alone and that fear is more common than you think. If fear is holding you back, start with a conversation. It's free, confidential, and focused on protecting your rights. At Pacific Workers, we see it every day, injured workers across California choosing not to act. Not because they don't have rights, but because of fear and misinformation. But here's the truth: your right to medical care and Workers' Compensation benefits does NOT depend on your citizenship status. This is a special episode created for you. Carmen Ramirez, alongside attorney David Mojica from Pacific Workers, opens up a conversation around a topic that affects so many people on a deeply personal level. But the goal is clear: to give you real information, provide clarity, and support those who need answers today. Because we understand something important: this doesn't just impact your job… it impacts your life. The fear is real, but it shouldn't stop you In many communities, the presence of ICE has created uncertainty. This has led many injured workers to avoid reporting accidents, skip medical appointments, or walk away from their cases altogether. But here's what you need to know: a Workers' Compensation case is completely separate from immigration enforcement. If you're injured and afraid, here's what you should do TODAY: Report your injury as soon as possible Seek medical treatment immediately Do NOT discuss your immigration status with your employer Speak with a Workers' Compensation attorney Understand that workers' comp hearings are Not immigration proceedings At Pacific Workers, we believe something very simple: your work deserves protection, and so do you. And sometimes, more than laws… what matters most is understanding that behind every case, there's a real story. Not sure what to do next? Talk to someone who understands your rights, your consultation is free and completely confidential. Drop your questions and comments on our social media channels or message us directly on Instagram: @workcomptalk | @pacificworkerscomp For more help, check out Stand Together Contra Costa in the link below. They offer free immigration legal services and 24/7 support. https://standtogethercontracosta.org/
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