Publications – NELP’s Immigrant Worker Project

Special issues for immigrants filing income tax returns04/05/2004

     This publication focuses on two issues: worker access to Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) and how to file taxes when employers misclassify workers as "independent contractors."        

Immigration Reform Proposals and Workers’ Rights      02/17/2004

     As numerous advocates and politicians have recognized, immigration reform is a worker issue. This Policy Update outlines what meaningful reform would require and looks at current proposals from a workplace justice perspective.      

Reverification Policy Update 012203    01/22/2004

     This update seeks to explain how employers can comply with immigration law without violating workplace laws.          

Local Efforts to Encourage Immigrants to Access Essential Social Services and Cooperate with the Police Without Fear of Immigration Consequences       12/11/2003

     This policy update describes the recent trend in which local governments have established measures to protect the confidentiality of immigration status information of individuals accessing benefits or interacting with the police.        

Appendix: LPHR: CA anti-English Only11/25/2003

     California law providing that certain "English Only" workplace rules constitute discrimination. 

Appendix: LPHR: Connecticut law protecting LEP workers        11/25/2003

     A Connecticut law protecting workers with limited English proficiency.           

Appendix: LPHR: Iowa law protecting LEP workers       11/25/2003

     Iowa law governing recruitment of workers who do not speak English.           

Appendix: LPHR: Mass. UI Language Access     11/25/2003

     Massachusetts law providing for language access to Unemployment Insurance.          

Appendix: LPHR: VA Workers' Comp.    11/25/2003

     Section of Virginia workers' compensation law defining employee to include undocumented workers.             

Low Pay High Risk: State Models for Advancing Immigrant Workers' Rights November 2003    11/25/2003

     This document highlights model state legislation and campaigns seeking to advance the rights of immigrant workers. (revised November 2003)           

Low Pay, High Risk Chapter 1    11/25/2003

     Chapter 1 of Low Pay, High Risk      

Low Pay, High Risk Chapter 2    11/25/2003

     Chapter 2 of Low Pay, High Risk      

Low Pay, High Risk Chapter 3    11/25/2003

     Chapter 3 of Low Pay, High risk        

Low Pay, High Risk Chapter 4    11/25/2003

     Chapter 4 of Low Pay, High Risk      

Low Pay, High Risk Chapter 5    11/25/2003

Low Pay, High Risk Table of Contents    11/25/2003

     Table of Contents for Low Pay, High Risk: State Models for Advancing Immigrant Workers' Rights    

Low Pay, High Risk: Conclusion             11/25/2003

     Conclusion and Recommendations to Low Pay High, Risk      

Low Pay, High Risk: Introduction          11/25/2003

     Introduction to Low Pay, High Risk.              

NYC EO 41: Fact sheet for workers         11/25/2003

     This fact sheet for workers provides informationon NYC's new confidentiality policy.              

Social Security No-Match Letters: Top 10 Tips for Employers Nov 2003           11/25/2003

     Fact sheet for employers who receive a "No-match" letter from Social Security.       

Interamerican Court Condemns Discrimination on the Job against Undocumented Workers     10/31/2003

     This document summarizes the recent decision of the Interamerican Court of Human Rights on the labor rights of undocumented workers. The Court found, in an historic decision, that all workers, no matter what their immigration status, are entitled to the same labor rights, including wages owed, rights to organize and bargain collectively, protection from discrimination, and back pay. (October 2003)     

Translated Excerpt from Interamerican Court Decision 0C-18   10/31/2003

     The Interamerican Court of Human Rights' decision on the labor rights of undocumented workers represents the most progressive court decision in the world on this issue. Read an excerpt of the Court's decision in English. (October 2003)              

Statement of the National Employment Law Project on the BICE' Wal-Mart workplace raids      10/24/2003

     NELP's statement on Wal-Mart raids on October 23, 2003: Rounding up, arresting and deporting immigrant workers who were just doing their jobs does nothing to ensure that employers abide by labor and employment rights.        

Model Post Freedom Ride Agenda for Immigrant Worker Advocacy     10/17/2003

     The Immigrant Workers' Freedom Ride generated enthusiasm and energy across the country for work on behalf of immigrant workers. This paper is a summary guide for advocates and policy makers on post-IWFR advocacy.     

Inter-American Court Advisory Decision Regarding Rights of Undocumented Immigrants       09/30/2003

     Advisory opinion establishing that countries violate international law when their labor laws discriminate against undocumented workers.              

NELP's comments on Regulations on Banks' Acceptance of Foreign ID   07/09/2003

     In an unusual move, the Treasury Department has reopened comment period on a proposal to continue to allow banks to accept foreign id, such as the matricula consular, to open bank accounts. This provision saves money for immigrant workers who would otherwise not have access to banking. It saves lives of immigrants subject to robberies. Read comments drafted by the Consumer Law Center, NILC, NELP, and NCLR, and contact Treasury at www.regcomments.treasury.gov to voice your opinion by 7/31/2003         

Table of Key Provisions in a Comprehensive Confidentiality Policy       06/19/2003

     A chart outlining key provisions to protect the confidentiality of immigrants accessing city services. Compares provisions with Executive Order 124 and 34. This resource was developed by the New York Immigration Coalition.            

New York City Council testimony in support of Intro. 326         06/14/2003

     On May 5th, 2003, the General Welfare Committee of the New York City Council held a hearing on Intro. 326 "Access without Fear." This page contains the testimony of service providers and advocates in support of Intro. 326.         

Q&A NYC Intro. 326 "Access Without Fear"       04/30/2003

     Questions and Answers about New York City Council Intro. 326 "Access Without Fear". A bill that would protect confidential information of New Yorkers seeking vital City services.      

Appendix: LPHR Chicago Ordinance      04/24/2003

     Chicago Ordinance in support of amnesty and immigrant rights.           

Appendix: LPHR Los Angeles Resolution           04/24/2003

     Los Angeles, CA Resolution in support of amnesty and immigrant rights.        

Appendix: LPHR NYC Council Int.38     04/24/2003

     New York City, NY Intro.38 regarding language access to city services for people with limited English proficiency.    

Appendix: LPHR Salem, OR       04/24/2003

     Salem, OR Ordinance regarding the City's relationship to the Immigration and Naturalization Service.             

Appendix: LPHR Washington State DOL             04/24/2003

     Letter from the Washington State Department of Labor regarding the workplace rights of immigrant workers.              

Appendix: Marion County, OR Ordinance          04/24/2003

     Marion County, OR Ordinance regarding the role of the County to the Immigration and Naturalization Service.           

Appendix:LPHR San Francisco, CA        04/24/2003

     San Francisco, CA City of Refuge Ordinance regarding the City's relationship to the Immigration and Naturalization Service.              

Appendix:LPHR San Francisco, CA        04/24/2003

     San Francisco, CA City of Refuge Ordinance regarding the City's relationship to the Immigration and Naturalization Service.              

Appendix:LPHR Seattle, WA      04/24/2003

     Seattle, WA Ordinance concering inquiries by City officials and employees into immigration status.      

Low Pay High Risk: Appendix    04/24/2003

     Appendix to Low Pay High Risk: State Models for Advancing Immigrant Workers' Rights.  

Undocumented Workers: Preserving Rights and Remedies After Hoffman Plastic          04/03/2003

     This publication, intended mainly for lawyers, outlines the legal effects of the Hoffman Plastic decision, including case law post-Hoffman and recommendations for protecting immigrant clients from burdensome, harassing discovery. (February 2003)     

Low Pay High Risk: State Models for Advancing Immigrant Workers' Rights      03/28/2003

     This document highlights model state legislation and campaigns seeking to advance the rights of immigrant workers. (revised November 2003)           

Appendix to Hoffman Brief to Interamerican Court       03/27/2003

     Appendix to Brief to Interamerican Court of Human Rights on Hoffman Plastic Compound v NLRB. (February 2003)              

Brief to Interamerican Court of Human Rights on Hoffman Plastic Compounds v NLRB03/27/2003

     NELP, along with other advocates, has submitted a brief to the Interamerican Court outlining the devastating impacts on immigrant workers resulting from the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Hoffman Plastic Compounds v. NLRB. The brief shows that the decision violates fundamental principles of international law that bind the U.S. The Court will hear oral argument on February 24, 2003. (February 2003)          

Used and Abused: The Treatment of Undocumented Victims of Labor Law Violations Since Hoffman Plastic Compounds v NLRB    03/27/2003

     Since the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Hoffman case, denying back pay to undocumented workers illegally discharged for engaging in union organizing, employer retaliation against undocumented workers is on the rise. This report documents nationwide efforts by employers to convince courts that undocumented workers have no labor rights at all and their extrajudicial threats to report workers to INS. (October 2003)        

Assessing the Impact of the Supreme Court's Decision in Hoffman Plastic          02/04/2003

     Article by National Immigration Law Center and National Employment Law Project, presented at National Lawyers Guild Conference in October 2002. (October 2002)      

Background on Complaint under North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation    02/04/2003

     The North American Agreement on Labor Cooperation (NAALC) is the side agreement to NAFTA under which each of the three countries that are parties to NAFTA agree to enforce their own labor standards, and to strive to improve labor standards in their country. It is often also called the labor side agreement to NAFTA. In the Summer of 2001, labor and government leaders came together in Washington State to hear a complaint from farmworkers under the agreement. (August 2001)    

Employer Work Authorization Verification       02/04/2003

     Fact Sheet for Workers: Overview of the rights of workers when employers seek to verify or re-verify their work authorization. (July 2002)            

Facts About the Civil Rights of Immigrant Workers to Access Department of     02/04/2003

Immigrants Eligibility for Unemployment Compensation          02/04/2003

NELP Comments on EEOC Implementation of President Clinton’s Executive Order        02/04/2003

NELP Comments on the Department of Labor Implementation of President Clinton’s    02/04/2003

NELP testimony before Connecticut Legislature in Support of an Act Prohibiting          02/04/2003

Reverification of Work Authorization    02/04/2003

     This fact sheet for advocates explains the process by which employers verify work authorization and the circumstances under which reverification is permitted. (May 2002)         

Serving the Limited English-Speaking and Immigrants: the Legal Requirements            02/04/2003

State Driver's License Proposals 2003   02/04/2003

     This article for advocates summarizes state drivers' license proposals considered by the states in 2003. It prepared by the National Council of La Raza, the National Employment Law Project and the National Immigration Law Center. (July 2003)             

Summary of Immigrant Drivers' Requirements 2003    02/04/2003

     This chart, compiled by the National Immigration Law Center (NILC), summarizes the current requirements to obtain a drivers' license in all fifty states. (September 2003)          

Understanding US Supreme Court’s Hoffman Decision   02/04/2003

     This fact sheet for advocates the US Supreme Court's decision in Hoffman Plastic Compounds v NLRB. (April 2002)              

What is the Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)?  Who is Eligible         02/04/2003

     This fact sheet for advocates explains requirements for and uses of the Individual Taxpayer Indentification Number (ITIN). (July 2001)         

ITIN, Drivers' License and Matricula     12/19/2002

Spanish Lessons for the United States
by Philip H. Gordon (Op-Ed) El Pais3/23/2004

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