Having a job as a young person can have many benefits, but it can come with risks too. From 2022 to 2023, child labor violations in the US reached their highest level in about two decades. Recent studies have found that Young workers face high levels of workplace violence and the exploitation of young workers can include wage theft and harassment, and more.

This webinar, led by youth from MassCOSH's Teens Lead at Work program, will help young people (and their parents) know their rights. 

Massachusetts law prohibits discrimination based on a person's membership in a protected class including race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, disability, sex, age, sexual orientation, familial status, veteran status, criminal record, and gender identity/expression.

In this webinar, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) will cover protected categories in employment, common forms of discrimination, and how to file a complaint if you believe you were treated unfairly based on your membership in a protected class. 

This webinar, in partnership with the Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement, will also cover types of sexual harassment, the laws protecting you, and how to take action and/or file a complaint.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) entitles you to a safe workplace, regardless of your documentation status. Your employer must keep your workplace free of known health and safety hazards. You have the right to speak up about unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation and you have the right to workplace health and safety training in a language you understand.

In this webinar, you will learn about:

• your rights to a safe workplace,
• how to identify workplace hazards,
• what kinds of safety equipment might be required on your job,
• information your employer must share about toxic chemicals, results of tests taken to assess workplace dangers, and records of work-related injuries and illnesses, and
• how to make a complaint or request an inspection from OSHA and what happens afterward. 

In 2020, the Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Lyft and Uber to obtain wages, benefits, and other protections for drivers. The companies reached a settlement with the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) that:

1. provides at least $140 million in back pay to drivers who used the Uber and Lyft Driver apps to provide rides to passengers in Massachusetts between July 14, 2020, and July 2, 2024, and
2. provides new benefits to all current drivers who use the Uber and Lyft Driver apps to provide trips to passengers.

In this webinar, the Massachusetts AGO will explain how to determine if you are eligible for back pay and the new benefits for drivers, such as minimum wage, paid sick leave, and health insurance. 

To request interpretation at no cost, email workers@boston.gov two weeks before the event.

We review steps from choosing a format to what information to include. Learn what employers are looking for so you can make the best impression.

The City of Boston and MBTA are investing in a redesign of Blue Hill Avenue to better serve the needs of residents, commuters, and small businesses. Join us at Morning Star Baptist Church to discuss how this design can best serve your small business. To learn more about the project and hear about other upcoming events, visit boston.gov/bluehillave 

Our quarterly resource fair offers free, on-site CORI legal services along with a wide range of job opportunities and community resources. Please share with your network and spread the word! We look forward to seeing you there. Project Opportunity Registration

Join the Office of Workforce Development for the 3rd Annual Apprenticeship Fair on Tuesday, November 19, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library. You can explore apprenticeship programs available in Boston that can help forge your pathway to success. There will be organizations from various industries including Hospitality, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Construction, and more!

Participants can expect to be provided:

• an overview of several forms of identity theft
• methods of protection, and
• options to pursue if and when identity theft happens to you.