Resources

Civil legal aid is free legal assistance to low and middle-income people, families, and communities with (non-criminal) civil legal problems.

This includes domestic violence, family law, governmental assistance and services, healthcare, housing and utilities, landlord/tenant issues, consumer & financial services, and workplace & employment issues, among others.

Available in English and Spanish

SB 5160 is a Washington law that guarantees legal representation to low-income tenants facing eviction, regardless of immigration status.

Info sheet about free access to civil legal aid for tenants at risk of eviction & immigrant community members in Washington state.

Available in English and Spanish

Paid Family and Medical Leave is a benefit for workers in Washington state who need to take time off from work because they are recovering from surgery, a serious illness, injury, or pregnancy; caring for an eligible family member with a serious health condition; bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child; or attending certain events connected to a family member’s active duty military service.

Information about rights and eligibility for Washington state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave for immigrant Washingtonians.

Available in English and Spanish

Washington employers are required to provide paid sick leave to all employees, regardless of immigration status. The city of Seattle also has a paid sick leave ordinance.

Information about rights and eligibility for paid sick leave for immigrant employees in Washington state.

Available in English and Spanish