Start with the issue actually in dispute
Undocumented worker injured is mainly a problem of coverage, identity/privacy, wage proof, and state-specific rights. Build the file around the written notice, dated record, or event that created the problem.
Documents to gather
Work records, pay records, incident report, medical records, and official state worker resources.
Questions to answer before acting
- What changed, on what date, and who made the decision?
- Is there a written notice or only a phone conversation?
- Which medical, wage, employment, or incident record directly addresses the dispute?
- What state or federal agency procedure controls the next step?
- Is there a separate employment, third-party, leave, or discrimination issue that should not be mixed into the workers’ compensation question?
Important caution
Immigration status and workers’ compensation rights are state-specific and should be checked with qualified legal help.