Hotline: 1-866-487-9243
Offers guidance on wage issues and labor law rights.
Link: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact
Hotline: 1-844-762-2230
Handles disputes over unfair labor practices.
Link: https://www.nlrb.gov/
https://www.justice.gov/crt/immigrant-and-employee-rights-section-hotline or justice.gov
The Civil Rights Division of the United Sates Department of Justice offers a Immigrant and Employee Rights Hotline crammed with information (1-800-255-7688). It covers information about cases, common questions and webinars.
Check your state’s department of labor website for additional local hotlines and support.
https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-labor/
The Department of Labor builds partnerships between management and the labor organizations representing City employees. The department also oversees matters related to the City’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and workplace anti-harassment policies, FMLA, ADA, and other EEO areas. It is the City’s main contact for the labor community and administers and enforces the City’s worker protection laws.
https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/working_rights.pdf
The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office created a resource directory with a Fair Labor Section promoting and enforcing lawful labor practices. It includes worker rights, contacts and consulting services on legal assistance. (215-981-3700)
Community Legal Services (CLS) provides free legal assistance and representation, regarding employment issues, to eligible low-income residents of Philadelphia. To qualify for legal help, your income cannot be more than 125 percent of the federal poverty line (in rare cases it may be able to help people with slightly higher incomes). It offers an in-person intake at its Center City and North Philadelphia offices, as well via phone at 215-981-3700. CLS provides bilingual help or interpreters at no cost as needed. It offers an extensive “Know Your Rights” video library with educational information.
