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Pine Tree Farmworker Unit
Featured Content Octubre 2025
We provide free legal services to eligible farmworkers in Maine. We help people who: Harvest crops like apples, broccoli, and blueberries; Work in forestry; Work in packing houses; Work in the...

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Farmworker Rights - The Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act
Featured Content Julio 2024
General Farmworker Rights There is a law in the United States called the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.

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Contrato H-2A: Impuestos y números de Seguro Social
Diciembre 2025
Información sobre quien tiene que pagar impuestos en los Estados Unidos y requisitos para trabajadores H-2A.

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H-2A: Sus Derechos
Diciembre 2025
Información sobre los derechos relacionados con la visa H-2A.

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Su Contrato H-2A
Diciembre 2025
Información sobre cambios a los contratos para trabajadores H-2A.

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Unidad de Trabajadores Agrícolas de Pine Tree Legal Assistance
Diciembre 2025
Bienvenidos a la Unidad de Trabajadores Agrícolas de PTLA

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La trata de personas ¡Conozca las señales, conozca sus derechos!
Diciembre 2025
¿Está usted o conoce a alguien que está atrapado o no puede salir de una situación laboral? ten leyes para proteger a los trabajadores en esas situaciones. ¡Conozca las señales, conozca sus derechos...

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Farmworker News
Abril 2025
Welcome to our Farmworker News homepage - this is where we post our latest newsletters. Visit our Farmworker Unit

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Farmworker Unit Harvest Calendars
Abril 2025
Welcome to the home of our yearly Harvest Calendars!

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Farmworker Rights - Minimum Wage
Abril 2025
Last updated: April, 2025

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Farmworker Rights - General Protections
Abril 2025
Read this page to learn about laws that protect farmworkers, information about where to get legal help, and information about workers’ compensation, minimum wage, and federal farmworker protections.

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Farmworkers and Human Trafficking – Know the signs, know your rights!
Julio 2023
Are you or do you know someone who is trapped or unable to leave a work situation? You may be victim of human labor trafficking. There are laws to protect workers in these situations. Know the signs...

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Your H-2A Contract
Abril 2022
Information about H-2A Contracts from the 2016 edition of H-2A Contract News.

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Farmworker Rights - Domestic Violence
Mayo 2021
Safety first. If you are in danger, call 911 for the Police. Physical abuse by your spouse or partner is illegal. Your safety is most important.

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Representative H 2-A Contract Legal Services Cases
Noviembre 2018
Legal Services Help We have worked with farm workers on many problems over the years.  Here is a list of the most common ways we have helped:

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Heat Illness
Noviembre 2018
Information for Agricultural Workers from PTLA's Farmworker Unit: The sun and heat can be dangerous. Protect your health. Drink water before you feel thirsty.

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H-2A: Your Rights
Noviembre 2018
Information from the 2016 Edition of H-2A News - Learn about your rights as an H-2A worker.

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H-2A: Health Care
Noviembre 2018
Introduction to affordable health care options for H2A workers, including insurance and emergency Medicaid.

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H-2A Contracts: Income Taxes and Social Security Numbers
Noviembre 2018
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