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Farmworker Rights - General Protections
Read this page to learn about laws that protect farmworkers, information about where to get legal help, and information about COVID-19, workers’ compensation, minimum wage, and federal farmworker protections.
Farmworker Rights - Minimum Wage
What is the minimum wage for farmworkers?
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. You must be paid at least $7.25 per hour. Even if you are paid on a piece rate basis, your hourly wages each week must average at least $7.25 per hour or your state’s minimum wage for agricultural workers.
Farmworker Rights - Domestic Violence
Safety first. If you are in danger, call 911 for the Police. Physical abuse by your spouse or partner is illegal. Your safety is most important.
Maine and New England Farmworkers: COVID-19 and Protection from Retaliation
The law requires employers to provide a safe and healthy working environment. It is against the law for employers to retaliate against you for raising concerns about safety and health conditions. This includes concerns about COVID-19.
Student Loans & COVID-19 FAQ
Posted and up-to-date on 12/15/2020
Introduction
On March 27th, emergency legislation called the CARES Act was signed into law in response to the COVID-19 public health crisis.The law includes some relief for borrowers with federal student loans that are held by the federal government.
Healthcare for Farmworkers in Maine During COVID-19
Are you a farmworker in Maine in need of medical care or a medical consultation? Maine Mobile Health can deliver care for regular medical issues, as well as advise you on COVID-19-related illness.
COVID-19: Maine and New England Farmworkers
Information for Farmworkers about how to protect themselves from COVID-19 - in English, Haitian Creole, and Spanish!
Repaying Federal Student Loans
The world of student loans is becoming more complicated. So here is a brief overview of the basic lingo of student loans and repayment options.
Worker Classification: Employee vs. Independent Contractor
What is worker classification?
Why does it matter how I'm classified?
How can I tell which way I've been classified?
I think I should be classified as an employee but how do I know?
Asistencia Medica para Trabajadores Agrícolas en Maine Durante COVID-19
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Swen Sante pou Travayè Agrikòl yo nan Maine Pandan COVID-19
Pou jwenn enfòmasyon sou kreyòl ayisyen, tanpri vizite: http://www.mainemobile.org/ht/