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Know Your Rights

Essential legal information for migrant workers

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If you are in immediate danger, call emergency services in your country. Your safety comes first.

Contract Transparency Guide

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Must-Haves in Your Contract

✓ Written contract in a language you understand
✓ Clear salary amount and payment schedule
✓ Working hours and overtime policy
✓ Holiday and sick leave entitlements
✓ Notice period for termination
✓ Employer contact details

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Red Flags to Watch For

! Employer wants to hold your passport
! No written contract provided
! Salary much lower than discussed
! Live-in requirement with no privacy
! Restrictions on leaving the house
! Threats about your visa status

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Your Rights

• You can keep your own passport at all times
• You must receive at least minimum wage
• You have the right to days off
• You can change employers (check visa rules)
• You can report exploitation without fear

Emergency Contacts

UK

Modern Slavery Helpline: 08000 121 700

Police: 999

Non Emergency: 101

Ireland

Human Trafficking: 1800 25 00 25

Gardai: 999

USA

Human Trafficking: 1-888-373-7888

Emergency: 911

Canada

Human Trafficking: 1-833-900-1010

Emergency: 911

Sweden

Emergency: 112

Police Non Emergency: 114 14

Healthcare Advice: 1177

Germany

Emergency: 112

Police: 110

Australia

Emergency: 000

Police Non Emergency: 131 444

Fair Work: 13 13 94

Netherlands

Emergency: 112

Fair Work: 0800 7789

Portugal

Emergency: 112

Migrant Support: 808 257 257

New Zealand

Emergency: 111

Police Non Emergency: 105

Employment Helpline: 0800 20 90 20

Qatar

Emergency: 999

Labor Complaints: 16008

Human Rights: +974 4444 4012

UAE

Emergency: 999

Police: 901

Labor Mohre: 600 590000

Saudi Arabia

Emergency: 999

Labor Ministry: 19911

Human Rights: +966 11 461 4788

Kuwait

Emergency: 112

Bahrain

Emergency: 999

Lmra: 17506055

Support Organizations by Country

UK UK

General

Citizens Advice

General Legal Rights

Free advice on employment, housing, immigration

Phone: 0800 144 8848

ACAS

Employment Rights

Workplace disputes and employment law

Phone: 0300 123 1100

Domestic Workers

Kalayaan

Domestic Workers Rights

Specialist support for migrant domestic workers. Advice on visa tied employment, exploitation, trafficking.

Phone: 020 7243 2942

Legal advice Advocacy Emergency housing referrals Immigration support

The Voice of Domestic Workers

Domestic Worker Advocacy

Peer support network run by domestic workers

Healthcare

Royal College of Nursing

Nursing Professional Support

Union and professional body for nurses

UNISON Health

Healthcare Workers Union

Trade union for health workers

Ir Ireland

General

MRCI - Migrant Rights Centre Ireland

Migrant Rights & Exploitation

National organisation for migrant rights. Specializes in workplace exploitation, undocumented migrants.

Phone: 01 889 7570

Drop-in clinics Legal support Community organizing Policy advocacy

Immigrant Council of Ireland

Immigration Legal Advice

Immigration law specialists

Phone: 01 674 0200

Domestic Workers

MRCI Domestic Workers Action Group

Domestic Worker Support

Specific support for domestic and care workers

US USA

General

National Immigration Law Center

Immigration Legal Rights

Legal rights for low-income immigrants

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Legal Representation

Find immigration lawyers

Domestic Workers

National Domestic Workers Alliance

Fair Contracts & Rights

National movement for domestic worker rights. Campaigns for fair wages, safe working conditions, dignity.

Know your rights training Worker organizing Policy advocacy Emergency support

Hand in Hand

Employer-Worker Relationships

Resources for fair employment relationships

Healthcare

SEIU Healthcare

Healthcare Workers Union

Largest healthcare worker union in USA

Ca Canada

General

Migrant Workers Alliance for Change

Migrant Worker Rights

Advocacy for migrant workers

Community Legal Clinics

Free Legal Aid

Free legal services for low-income residents

Domestic Workers

Caregivers Action Centre

Caregiver Rights

Support for migrant caregivers in Canada

Sw Sweden

General

Migrationsverket

Immigration Authority

Official immigration agency

Fackförbund (Trade Unions)

Worker Rights

Swedish trade union confederation

Domestic Workers

Kommunal

Care Workers Union

Union for care and domestic workers

Ge Germany

General

Faire Mobilität

Fair Mobility for Workers

Counseling for mobile workers from EU countries

DGB (German Trade Union Federation)

Worker Rights

Umbrella organization for German unions

Au Australia

General

Fair Work Ombudsman

Employment Rights

Workplace rights, wages, and conditions

Phone: 13 13 94

Migrant Workers Centre

Migrant Worker Support

Advocacy and support for migrant workers

Domestic Workers

United Workers Union

Care and Cleaning Workers

Union representation for care workers

Ne Netherlands

General

FNV Migrant Workers

Worker Rights

Trade union with migrant worker support

Fair Work Netherlands

Labor Exploitation

Help for victims of labor exploitation

Po Portugal

General

ACM (Alto Comissariado para as Migrações)

Migration Support

One-stop shop for migrant integration

Phone: 808 257 257

Ne New Zealand

General

Employment New Zealand

Employment Rights

Workplace rights and minimum standards

Phone: 0800 20 90 20

Migrant Workers Association

Migrant Support

Advocacy for migrant worker rights

Qa Qatar

General

Ministry of Labour

Worker Complaints

Official channel for labor disputes

Phone: 16008

National Human Rights Committee

Human Rights

Independent body for human rights complaints

Phone: +974 4444 4012

Domestic Workers

Qatar Charity

Worker Welfare

Emergency support for workers in distress

Critical Warnings

UA UAE

General

MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources)

Labor Complaints

Official labor dispute resolution

Phone: 600 590000

Dubai Police Human Rights Department

Human Rights

Report abuse and exploitation

Phone: 901

Domestic Workers

Tadbeer Centers

Domestic Worker Registration

Regulated recruitment centers for domestic workers

Critical Warnings

Sa Saudi Arabia

General

Ministry of Human Resources

Labor Disputes

Official channel for labor complaints

Phone: 19911

National Society for Human Rights

Human Rights

Independent human rights organization

Phone: +966 11 461 4788

Domestic Workers

Musaned Platform

Domestic Worker Registration

Official domestic worker visa and contract platform

Critical Warnings

Ku Kuwait

General

Public Authority for Manpower

Labor Issues

Official labor dispute resolution

Domestic Workers

Kuwait Society for Human Rights

Worker Rights

Support for workers facing abuse

Critical Warnings

Ba Bahrain

General

LMRA (Labour Market Regulatory Authority)

Worker Rights

Labor market regulation and worker protection

Phone: 17506055

Domestic Workers

Flexi Permit System

Self-Sponsorship

Bahrain allows self-sponsorship through Flexi Permit - major reform

Critical Warnings

Remember: You Have Rights

No matter your visa status, you are entitled to basic human rights and labor protections. Don't be afraid to seek help.

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