While many immigrants toil in the low-wage service and manufacturing economy, the specific workplace injustices and methods of exploitation differ with each industry.  Successful advocacy strategies and solutions must address the particularities of different workforces.  NELP assists organizers and advocates in efforts toe address the different legal barriers and remedies in particular industries. 

Day Laborers
Generally hired for the duration of a particular job, immigrant day laborers are employed in landscaping, construction, manufacturing and the service sectors.  Day laborers offer employers a flexible labor source, yet are frequently subject to egregious employment law violations. 

Domestic Workers
Domestic workers cook, clean, take care of children and perform the myriad other tasks that allow others to enjoy lives outside of the home.  Despite the common misperception that domestic workers somehow fall outside of the protections of employment laws, domestic workers regardless of immigration status have the right to earn at least the minimum wage and are covered by overtime laws. 

Subcontracted Workers and Temporary Workers
Labor subcontracting in its various forms affects a significant portion of today’s workforce.  Such practices include use of temporary help agencies, labor contractors, labor leasing firms, and out-sourcing.  Labor subcontracting has a substantial and often negative impact on the job terms and economic status of many workers.  Although subcontracting affects workers at all socioeconomic levels, the most harmful impact tends to be on low-wage employees.