I met a friend of mine because they DMed me asking about their job. They were quitting soon, but they knew their coworkers couldn’t quit. They were experiencing labor abuse and wage theft. “Before I quit,” they asked, “how can I help my coworkers?”
They read up on their state laws about last paychecks. They talked to their local wage and hour agency for advice. They gathered screenshots and emails and other documents.
They talked privately to their coworkers to get their contact info. Then, they quit. (Because they could)
They talked privately to their coworkers to get their contact info. Then, they quit. (Because they could)
Their boss didn’t even do the last paycheck stuff right, so it will add to their claim. Then they filed a wage and hour complaint. Their local agency had already given advice, and they opened an investigation. It makes a difference, it really does.
Even if you’re quitting
Even if you’re quitting
There is now an “EEOC” complaint for discrimination, and it was so unbearable. Maybe you’re in a situation where you can stick it out and organize instead of quitting right now. I sure hope so, but I know it’s not always like that.
The softest paw can be a claw sometimes
The softest paw can be a claw sometimes
The US Department of Labor (DOL) will simply answer your questions if you call them. They can tell you what’s legal, and what info to gather if a boss is breaking the law.
The Department of Labor help line is very helpful with these sorts of questions. Call them: 1-866-487-2365
The Department of Labor help line is very helpful with these sorts of questions. Call them: 1-866-487-2365
If you’re being trafficked—FORCED to work for bad terms, or less than legal pay and you CAN’T just quit bc of big reasons:
US Dept of Labor can help. I know it’s scary to call the gov’t if you’re undocumented, or doing sex work, or for other big reasons. DM me ❤️ or call DOL
US Dept of Labor can help. I know it’s scary to call the gov’t if you’re undocumented, or doing sex work, or for other big reasons. DM me ❤️ or call DOL
Usually, organizing is the strongest thing! But some workers are moved around or isolated, or may have extra things that make them super vulnerable. We have to keep our eyes out for each other.
If you think people are being trafficked, be the softest paw. Be a claw. I’ll help
If you think people are being trafficked, be the softest paw. Be a claw. I’ll help
There are a lot of folks who can help, except they can’t find you yet. If this is you, or if you know someone like this, there are people who want to help.
It’s their whole entire job just to find you and help, ok? Help them find and help. Softest paws, ok? With claws out
It’s their whole entire job just to find you and help, ok? Help them find and help. Softest paws, ok? With claws out
Reporting a bad boss isn’t snitching. It’s an act of radical love for people you maybe haven’t even met yet. Think of the next workers they hire. Report that shitty boss PLEASE
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