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  LABOR TRAFFICKING AWARENESS
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Labor Trafficking

What is it?










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​The information provided on this site is for general purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult official legal resources and government websites, such as the National Immigration Legal Services, to verify the most up-to-date information applicable to your specific situation.
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What are your rights as a survivor of labor trafficking?

Everyone deserves to work in dignity and freedom. If you have experienced labor trafficking, you have rights — and you are not alone. This page offers clear, supportive information on your legal protections, access to services, and steps you can take toward safety and justice. Whether you're seeking help now or learning for the future, we’re here to support your journey.
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Get Help

If you or someone you know is experiencing labor trafficking, help is available. You can take action and get support through resources like the National Human Trafficking Hotline, which is confidential, operates 24/7 and provides support in over 200 languages. 
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Who is Involved?

Understanding who is impacted by labor trafficking helps contextualize the depth of the issue. In addition, it allows for the identification of support systems that need to be further developed.​
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Migrant Workers

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Migrant workers are often targeted by labor traffickers. Many migrant workers are looking to come to the U.S. in order to provide for their families and themselves — sometimes through a temporary visa. These visas can be sponsored by employers, making the migrant workers’ immigration status tied to one single entity, creating a power imbalance.
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Intersecting Vulnerabilities

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The risks of labor trafficking are different for each person, even within a shared community. The intersections of one’s identity can be used by traffickers to prevent workers from leaving or seeking help. Due to this, it is important to remain cognizant of the ways that systems of oppression and power may be affecting an individual.
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Service Providers

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Some of the first people who will interact with the survivor may be legal advocates, caseworkers, health professionals, or an interpreter. If you are working as one of these services providers, you must be mindful of how you interact and engage with the people you are attempting to support. The way in which you choose to speak with, listen to, and show up for someone can influence whether or not they feel comfortable to ask for help.
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Labor trafficking is one of the most understudied aspects of human trafficking.

MILLION PEOPLE ARE IN FORCED LABOR
PERCENT ARE CHILDREN
TIMES HIGHER RISK FOR MIGRANT WORKERS
PERCENT ARE WOMEN AND GIRLS

Resources to Keep Learning
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Freedom First

U.S. Department of Justice

U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants

Polaris

U.S. Department of Labor
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IJM

Relevant Case

Adia v. Grandeur Mgmt. Inc., 933 F.3d 89 (3d Cir. 2019)
Noel Adia, an immigrant with a temporary guest worker visa, sued his employer for forced labor and human trafficking under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. Mr. Adia alleged that Grandeur Management threatened to revoke their sponsorship if Mr. Adia left them or caused any difficulties, which would lead to his deportation. The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit held that the employer’s alleged threat to withdraw sponsorship was (1) an abuse of the legal process, (2) a scheme to convince Mr. Adia that he would suffer serious harm or physical restraint if he quit or asked for overtime pay, and (3) indication that the employer recruited him for forced labor. ​
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