Government and Regulatory Bodies:

• U.S. Department of Labor (DOL): (https://www.dol.gov/) This is the primary federal agency responsible for enforcing labor laws and protecting workers' rights. You can find information on various topics such as wages, workplace safety, and family leave. They also have resources specifically for workers (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/workers) and information on how to file a complaint.

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): (https://www.osha.gov/workers) OSHA focuses on ensuring safe and healthy working conditions. Their website provides information on worker rights related to workplace safety and how to report unsafe conditions.  

• U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): (https://www.eeoc.gov/) The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or transgender status), national origin, disability, age (40 or older), or genetic information. Their site offers resources for employees on their rights and how to file a charge of discrimination (https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/small-business/employee-rights).  

• National Labor Relations Board (NLRB): (https://www.nlrb.gov/) The NLRB protects the rights of private sector employees to join together, with or without a union, to improve their wages and working conditions. Their website explains these rights and how the NLRB works.  

• Your State's Labor Department: Most states have their own labor departments that enforce state-specific labor laws. You can usually find their website by searching "[Your State] Labor Department" on a search engine (e.g., "California Labor Department" - https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/). These sites often provide information on state minimum wage, overtime laws, and other worker protections specific to your location.  

Worker Rights Organizations and Advocacy Groups:

• National Employment Law Project (NELP): (https://www.nelp.org/) NELP is a non-profit organization that advocates for policies to build worker power and economic justice for all. Their website offers research, policy analysis, and resources on various worker rights issues.  

• Worker Rights Consortium (WRC): (https://www.workersrights.org/) The WRC focuses on protecting the rights of workers in the global supply chains of colleges and universities. They conduct investigations and advocate for better labor standards.  

• Legal Aid at Work: (https://legalaidatwork.org/) This non-profit organization provides free legal services to low-income workers in California, helping them understand and assert their workplace rights. They also engage in policy advocacy.

• Center for Workers' Rights: (https://www.rightscenter.org/) This organization focuses on empowering and advocating for vulnerable workers in the greater Sacramento area through education, outreach, and legal services.

• Various Worker Centers and Coalitions: There are numerous local and national worker centers and coalitions that focus on specific industries or worker populations (e.g., immigrant workers, domestic workers). You can often find these by searching online for "[your area] worker rights" or "[specific worker group] rights organization." Examples include the National Domestic Workers Alliance (https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.nationaldomesticworkers.org/) and the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (https://ciw-online.org/).  

Other Useful Resources:

• USAGov - Labor Laws and Worker Protection: (https://www.usa.gov/labor-laws) This government website provides a good overview of federal labor laws and worker protection information.

• HRCalifornia (California Chamber of Commerce): (https://www.calchamber.com/california-labor-law) While geared towards employers, this site offers detailed information on California labor law, which can be helpful for understanding your rights as a worker in California.