Jakara Labor Rights Initiative

Jakara Labor Rights Initiative To empower, educate and organize Punjabi and Latinx industry workers towards labor equity and community power.

08/11/2026

Speaking up at work shouldn’t cost you your job.
In this video, we break down what retaliation is, some protected activities every worker should know, and what retaliation can actually look like.

Over the next few days, we’ll cover immigrant worker rights, why labor rights matter around the world, your federal workplace protections, and end with a powerful reminder of why knowing your rights matters.
Knowledge is power. Share this with someone who should know their rights.

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Wage theft affects workers in many different industries and communities. However, it often goes unreported because worke...
08/06/2026

Wage theft affects workers in many different industries and communities. However, it often goes unreported because workers may not know their rights or may not recognize the warning signs.

Learning about labor rights helps workers make informed decisions and advocate for fair treatment in the workplace.

Share this information to help others better understand wage theft and workplace rights.

If there is ever a question about your pay, documentation can make a difference.Helpful records include:- Pay stubs- Wor...
08/04/2026

If there is ever a question about your pay, documentation can make a difference.

Helpful records include:

- Pay stubs
- Work schedules
- Personal logs of hours worked
- Communication about work assignments or pay

Keeping organized records can help workers better understand and address workplace concerns.

Many workers are unaware of the protections available to them under California labor law.Workers generally have the righ...
08/03/2026

Many workers are unaware of the protections available to them under California labor law.

Workers generally have the right to:
- Receive minimum wage
- Earn overtime pay when eligible
- Take meal and rest breaks
- Receive accurate wage statements

Knowing your rights can help you identify when workplace policies or practices may not be legal.

Wage theft is not always obvious. Sometimes it appears as small mistakes that happen repeatedly.Some warning signs inclu...
08/02/2026

Wage theft is not always obvious. Sometimes it appears as small mistakes that happen repeatedly.

Some warning signs include:
- Missing hours on a paycheck.
- Unpaid overtime.
- Being asked to work before clocking in.
- Missing breaks without compensation.

Reviewing your paychecks and tracking your work hours can help identify problems.

Most people think wage theft only happens when an employer refuses to pay someone. In reality, wage theft can happen in ...
08/01/2026

Most people think wage theft only happens when an employer refuses to pay someone. In reality, wage theft can happen in smaller ways that are easier to overlook.

Examples include unpaid overtime, working off the clock, missing breaks, or having hours removed from a timecard.

Understanding what wage theft looks like is the first step toward recognizing it in the workplace.

SB-294 Read more about some of the worker’s rights being implemented in 2026!!
03/31/2026

SB-294 Read more about some of the worker’s rights being implemented in 2026!!

Updated workers protections as of January 2026!
02/09/2026

Updated workers protections as of January 2026!

Community. Sangat. Conversation. Happening now: Townhall at Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur Ji – come join the discussion 🙏🏽
08/30/2025

Community. Sangat. Conversation. Happening now: Townhall at Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur Ji – come join the discussion 🙏🏽

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