Workers First

For all working Californians - free 24/7 access to your rights and protections

Workers First is a free, always accessible app for working Californians to ask questions about their rights at work and their protections under the law:

- Do you wonder if you are being paid minimum wage?

- Want to know if you can apply for unemployment insurance?

- Do you think your work location is violating safety regulations?

- I work on the apps, but am I really an employee?

Workers First provides fast and reliable answers to all of your questions, backed by a team of knowledgeable Experts.

With a quick and easy registration process, you are able to get the most accurate answers to your workplace questions and you will be able to see a saved list of all the questions and conversations you have had with our Experts.

Workers First is brought to you by:

- United for Respect

- Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE)

- Pilipino Workers Center (PWC)

- Working Partnerships USA

- Warehouse Workers Resource Center (WWRC)

Our community based, worker advocacy organizations have been supporting and standing alongside working Californians for years.

What else can I do in this app?

- Ask a question Anonymously

- Read answers to popular questions other workers are asking

- Stay connected on current events and news relevant for working Californians

Why should I trust the information in this app?

- This app was created and is maintained by community based, worker advocacy organizations who have stood alongside working Californians for years in the fight to gain better labor protections and working conditions.

How are you keeping my information safe?

- We have a terms of service and privacy policy that protects your identity (your personal information is not visible to other users) and your data (we don’t share your information with anyone).

Are there any costs or fees to use this app?

- No, Workers First is 100% free (no fees, membership, or credit card is required).