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Challenges Faced by Hispanic Workers

hispanic-man-at-easel Hispanic workers unfortunately face extra challenges in the workplace. According to the United States Census Bureau, Hispanics will constitute approximately 25 percent of the American workforce. It is therefore imperative that these challenges be addressed in order to increase overall productivity, safety and understanding in the workplace.

Currently, one challenge is workplace safety. Data from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries indicates that Hispanics are overrepresented in jobs that typically involve higher risk of bodily harm or physical injury, such as construction or farm labor. Fortunately, overall rates of injury in the workplace are declining, but the increase of Hispanic workers in industries such as these means that more Hispanic employees could be injured on the job. Employers should place extra emphasis on meeting and exceeding safety standards for all employees.

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Immigration Issues

Immigration Issues

The United States was built on freedom and opportunity. But when it comes to employment, restrictions can snare both domestic employers and foreign job-seekers. Immigrants must navigate an alphabet soup of forms and regulations before working in the United States. If you don’t know your F1 from your H-1B, head to the following resources:

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