{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Your Workers\u2019 Rights Do Not Depend on Your Immigration Status","description":" Are you avoiding reporting a workplace injury because of your immigration status? You\u2019re not alone and that fear is more common than you think.  If fear is holding you back, start with a conversation. It\u2019s free, confidential, and focused on protecting your rights.  At Pacific Workers, we see it every day, injured workers across California choosing not to act. Not because they don\u2019t have rights, but because of fear and misinformation.  But here\u2019s the truth: your right to medical care and Workers\u2019 Compensation benefits does NOT depend on your citizenship status.   This is a special episode created for you.  Carmen Ramirez, alongside attorney David Mojica from Pacific Workers, opens up a conversation around a topic that affects so many people on a deeply personal level.  But the goal is clear: to give you real information, provide clarity, and support those who need answers today.  Because we understand something important: this doesn\u2019t just impact your job\u2026 it impacts your life.  The fear is real, but it shouldn\u2019t stop you  In many communities, the presence of ICE has created uncertainty. This has led many injured workers to avoid reporting accidents, skip medical appointments, or walk away from their cases altogether.  But here\u2019s what you need to know: a Workers\u2019 Compensation case is completely separate from immigration enforcement.    If you\u2019re injured and afraid, here\u2019s what you should do TODAY:  Report your injury as soon as possible   Seek medical treatment immediately   Do NOT discuss your immigration status with your employer   Speak with a Workers\u2019 Compensation attorney   Understand that workers\u2019 comp hearings are Not immigration proceedings     At Pacific Workers, we believe something very simple: your work deserves protection, and so do you. And sometimes, more than laws\u2026 what matters most is understanding that behind every case, there\u2019s a real story.    Not sure what to do next? Talk to someone who understands your rights, your consultation is free and completely confidential.   Drop your questions and comments on our social media channels or message us directly on Instagram: @workcomptalk |  @pacificworkerscomp For more help, check out Stand Together Contra Costa in the link below. They offer free immigration legal services and 24\/7 support.  https:\/\/standtogethercontracosta.org\/    ","author_name":"Work Comp Talk Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/workcomptalk.net","html":"