Isabel was paid only $2.00 per hour for her seven-hour shifts at a restaurant, and the owner confiscated her tips. He also made her and his other women employees purchase “schoolgirl” and “military girl” outfits to wear during night shifts. Elena’s supervisor made her sit on his lap and kiss him on the cheek when […]
Author: Elizabeth Joynes
Elizabeth Joynes, Esq. is Coordinator of the Latinas at Work (LAW) Project for LatinoJustice PRLDEF. The LAW Project seeks to stop the exploitation of Latina immigrant workers on Long Island by working with partner organizations in the community.LatinoJustice PRLDEF, established in 1972, has won landmark civil rights cases in education, housing, voting, migrant, immigrant, employment and other civil rights.