Migrant Work Protections | Defending Immigrant Labor
The exploitation of vulnerable immigrant workers harms all workers, families, and communities. Without protection, immigrant workers are unlikely to report or
Can Solar Panels Be Illegal? Exposing What You
Solar panels can be illegal due to various regulations and legal challenges. Local ordinances, building codes, and homeowners'' association rules can restrict their installation. Different
Migrant Worker Rights in the United States
Maybe migrant workers in general – and I would say this is not just in the United States but around the world – tend to be a little bit vulnerable to wage
Workers'' Rights
About half of all working immigrants report they have experienced discrimination in the workplace and undocumented workers are particularly
Green Job Hazards
Workers must pay attention to overhead power lines and stay at least 10 feet away from them because they carry extremely high voltage. Fatal electrocution is the main hazard, but burns and falls from
States That Outlaw or Restrict Solar Panels
Paradoxically, the states most likely to do this are some that would greatly benefit from solar power, like Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska. This
Permitting and Inspection for Rooftop Solar
Generally, local governments require solar installers to obtain a permit for rooftop panels before they can be installed. Following the installation, a professional from the local government will inspect the new
Migrant Worker Rights
Federal labor laws are intended to protect workers from retaliation for asking about or exercising their rights. You have the right to file a claim without retaliation.
Solar Energy Regulations and Permits: What you Need
Solar energy regulations are established at multiple levels of government, including national, state, and local levels. These regulations
Immigrant Worker Rights
Requesters should follow the same process for a request to the NLRB for an updated Statement of Interest, which is required if a worker wants to seek a
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