Three Ways to Protect the Rights of Workers

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According to the officialwebsite of United Nation Office on Drugs and Crimes, inequality in income,education and labor opportunities are main causes of human trafficking. Itencourages many especially from those in the developing countries to migrateand quest for a better life. The sad part is that thousands of migrants,instead of living the life of their dreams end up as victims of laborexploitation, which is considered as a new form of slavery that occurs tremendouslythese days. Because of the increasing disparity in destination countries, manypeople view it as something 'normal'. If you believe that your civil rightshave been violated in your place of work, here are important steps that youneed to follow.
Know Your Rights As AWorker
If you have questions about the laws that protect you as a worker, there areseveral websites that can help you understand your different rights. The UnitedStates Department of Labor offers a wide array of information and resourcesthat can help workers learn about their rights. The Fair Labor Standards Act(FLSA), for example, prescribes standards for the basic minimum wage andovertime pay, and what affects most private and public employment. Also, lookfor labor law poster located inpublic work areas. They include information like minimum wage laws,non-discrimination notices and more. 
Talk To Your Employer
Most employers have extensive background and experience in the rights ofworkers. Typically, employers would give trainings and support to employeesabout their different civil rights and how the company can help protect theserights. Often, these trainings and orientations are done in the first day ofwork of the employee. If you believe that your rights as a worker have beenviolated talking to your HR or your employer is the best thing to do.Regularly, an open and honest conversation can help resolve problems andprevent the need for any legal action.
Keep Track Of YourRecords
If things go horrible in the work place and you feel that you are in a fragilesituation, make sure that you have the necessary documentations at hand.  Even if you have presented the documents toyour boss, keep copies for your own records. It is recommended to gather anyrelevant documents like e-mails, employee handbooks, letters and company policystatements.
In the United States,many workers do not realize that they are entitled to employee rights. That iswhy they remain silent if something uncalled for has happened. Knowing yourcivil rights as a worker is important to avoid violation and infringement ofthese rights.