Farmworkers, Work, & School
Featured Content April 2025
We provide free legal services to eligible farmworkers in Maine. We help people who: Harvest crops like apples, broccoli, and blueberries; Work in forestry; Work in packing houses; Work in the…
Featured Content July 2024
Welcome to PTLA’s Student Loan Project!
We provide free legal services to student loan borrowers.
We help people with:
Featured Content July 2024
General Farmworker Rights
There is a law in the United States called the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.
April 2025
Welcome to our Farmworker News homepage - this is where we post our latest newsletters.
Visit our Farmworker Unit
April 2025
Read this page to learn about laws that protect farmworkers, information about where to get legal help, and information about workers’ compensation, minimum wage, and federal farmworker protections.
April 2025
Bienvenidos a la Unidad de Trabajadores Agrícolas de PTLA
April 2025
This information tells you about some of the benefits you may be able to get if you lose your job. It includes only benefits which are administered by the Maine Department of Labor.
February 2025
Many parents and guardians are feeling scared by recent news about changes to the laws about immigration officials in schools and you may have concerns about sending your children to school. This…
June 2024
Federal student loans can be intimidating and confusing. In this article we will explain types of federal student loans, repayment plans and situations, and loan discharge and forgiveness programs.
January 2024
Two laws in Maine protect people with disabilities. Both laws make it illegal for government agencies to discriminate against people with disabilities. Government agencies must also take steps to…
July 2023
Are you or do you know someone who is trapped or unable to leave a work situation? You may be victim of human labor trafficking. There are laws to protect workers in these situations. Know the signs…
December 2022
This is a very general outline of your rights as a worker in Maine. It covers basic questions you might have after losing your job. We also explain how the unemployment benefit system works. You may…
July 2022
If You or Your Spouse Have Been in the Armed Services You May Get Special Benefits When Applying for a State Job
Maine gives benefits to some former members of the armed services and thei
July 2022
Introduction
Many Maine employers are using payroll cards instead of paper checks or direct deposit to pay wages. This is a growing trend around the country.
April 2022
Information about H-2A Contracts from the 2016 edition of H-2A Contract News.
May 2021
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.
May 2021
¿Está usted o conoce a alguien que está atrapado o no puede salir de una situación laboral? ten leyes para proteger a los trabajadores en esas situaciones. ¡Conozca las señales, conozca sus derechos…
November 2020
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.
July 2019
A new Maine law addresses workers’ social media privacy. The purpose of the new law is to protect both job applicants and employees in Maine. "Social media" includes everything from personal email…
December 2018
Families of certain military veterans can attend a state-supported Maine college or vocational school tuition-free. This does not apply, however, to all veterans' families.
December 2018
Maine law gives certain protections if you are in the National Guard or the U.S. Armed Forces Reserve. These rules apply when you are called to active duty for more than 30 days.
December 2018
Maine Law
Maine law protects you when you are in the National Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces and receive orders.
December 2018
Are you a veteran considering applying for a Maine Professional license? Your military training may help!
December 2018
Maine National Guard members may be eligible for full tuition at a state college or university. Learn about the requirements here.
December 2018
This guide lays out your options for many different student loan debt situations.
Is this guide for you?
You may use this guide if:
December 2018
If you (or your child) have been sexually assaulted at school, there are laws that can help protect you. One of the most important laws is called Title IX (Title Nine).
Title IX says that schools…
November 2018
What is worker classification?
Why does it matter how I'm classified?
How can I tell which way I've been c
November 2018
Ver el archivo adjunto para ver esta obra ilustrada sobre cómo presentar una queja si usted es un trabajador inmigrante que ha sido tratado injustamente.
November 2018
Legal Services Help
We have worked with farm workers on many problems over the years.
Here is a list of the most common ways we have helped:
November 2018
Con muy pocas excepciones, todo trabajador en el Estado de Maine que experimenta o agrava una lesión, enfermedad, o una condición médica como resultado de las actividades de su empleo puede recibir…
November 2018
Las visas H-2 son para trabajadores extranjeros sin intención de inmigrar permanentemente a los EE.UU. No hay manera de convertir una visa H-2 en una tarjeta de residencia permanente; tampoco se…
November 2018
Information for Agricultural Workers from PTLA's Farmworker Unit: The sun and heat can be dangerous. Protect your health. Drink water before you feel thirsty.
November 2018
Information from the 2016 Edition of H-2A News - Learn about your rights as an H-2A worker.
November 2018
Introduction to affordable health care options for H2A workers, including insurance and emergency Medicaid.
November 2018
Two medical leave laws apply to Maine workers: 1) Federal Law; 2) State Law. We will explain the basics of each one here.
November 2018
Are you being treated fairly on the job - and when looking for a job?
Were you treated differently because of:
November 2018
Información sobre quien tiene que pagar impuestos en los Estados Unidos y requisitos para trabajadores H-2A.
November 2018
Free training for high-wage in-demand Maine jobs.
October 2018
Gen yon nouvo lwa ki gen rapò ak asurans medikal nan peyi-a. Avèk lwa sa-a, anpil moun ke nan USA legalman (sa ta kapab travayè ki gen viza H-2A) pral oblije achte asurans medikal.