FAQ: Immigrant Workers’ Rights and COVID-19
The COVID-19 public health crisis is creating many challenges for immigrant workers and their families. An estimated six million immigrants are in essential jobs at the front lines of the response to this pandemic. They work in industries such as health care, grocery and pharmacy retail, manufacturing, cleaning and janitorial services, and agriculture. An additional six million foreign-born workers are employed in industries that have been hardhit by business closures. These include food service, travel and hospitality, personal services and private household work, and building services. It is critical that all immigrants know their rights at work and have the information and protections they need to ensure their health, safety, and wellbeing during this unprecedented time. Many resources are available to address various aspects of this crisis. This document is designed to answer frequently asked questions from immigrant workers and their advocates related to COVID-19. Where possible, we include links to additional information on various topics. This is an evolving area of policy, and this document will be updated to reflect the rapidly changing nature of this issue.
National Employment Law Project, National Immigration Law Center & OSH Law Project (2020, April 10). FAQ: Immigrant Workers’ Rights and COVID-19. National Employment Law Project, National Immigration Law Center, OSH Law Project. https://www.nelp.org/publication/faq-immigrant-workers-rights-and-covid-19