The Department of Labor administers a variety of Federal labor laws including those that guarantee workers’ rights to safe and healthful working conditions; a minimum hourly wage and overtime pay; freedom from employment discrimination; unemployment insurance; and other income support. Website Resources in Spanish Website

Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace for their employees. OSHA's role is to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health. Website Resources in Spanish Website

The DOL Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is responsible for enforcing some of our nation’s most comprehensive federal labor laws, including the minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, youth and special employment, family and medical leave, migrant workers, lie detector tests, worker protections in certain temporary worker programs, and the prevailing wages for government service and construction contracts. Website Resources in Spanish Website

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. It is also illegal to discriminate against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit. Website

Consulate General of Mexico - Houston

4506 Caroline Street

Houston, TX 77004

713-271-6800

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Consulate General of Colombia - Houston

2400 Augusta Drive, Suite 400

Houston, TX 77057

713-527-8919

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Consulate General of El Salvador - Houston

6420 Hillcroft, Suite 100

Houston, TX 77081

713-270-6239

The Mayor's Office for Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (MOIRA) was established May, 2001. MOIRA's mission is to encourage good citizenship and facilitate integration of immigrant and refugee communities living in the city. This includes educating immigrant communities about their rights and responsibilities, as well as services provided and administered by the City of Houston. Website

Dedicated to serving the workers of Harris County through a united Central Labor Council. Website

The Houston Interfaith Worker Justice Center is a safe space for low-wage workers to gather and learn about their rights in the workplace, organize to improve conditions at work, network for various social services, file complaints with government agencies, meet with attorneys and connect with community allies. The Center also mobilizes the religious community on issues and campaigns to improve wages, benefits and working conditions for low-wage workers. Website

Houston Rescue and Restore Coalition exists to raise awareness about human trafficking, assist in identifying victims and improving victim services. We do this through projects that assist in either rescuing or restoring Human Trafficking victims in the Greater Houston Metropolitan Area. Website

YMCA International Services seeks to improve the quality of life for victims of human trafficking by providing: Safe housing and safety planning; Case management; Medical and mental health assistance; Immigration legal services and training; Advocacy and education Website

The Worklife Institute is a center for resources providing worklife support for individuals and companies seeking to address with integrity the challenges of today's business environment. Services include corporate consultation, training and program development in leadership, conflict resolution, professional ethics and related interests; employee assistance and career transition counseling, referral to legal and other community resources, and attorneys skilled in job-related needs. Website

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