LA County Resources for Small Businesses and Workers Impacted by Immigration Enforcement

Get to Know the LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA)

OIA is LA County’s one-stop shop for services, resources, and information for immigrants and immigrant-serving organizations. DEO works with OIA to ensure full access for LA County’s workers and businesses.

Visit OIA to explore resources and services

Call OIA at (800) 593-8222 for more information on available resources

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Help Lines

Organization	Contact Information
LA Raids and Rapid Response Network (LARRN)	888-624-4752
Immigrant Defenders Law Center Rapid Response Legal Resource Hotline	213-833-8283 Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 4 PM
The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)	213-201-8773 Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
LA County Department of Mental Health (DMH)	800-854-7771 Press “1” for English, “2” for Spanish, or follow prompts for other languages. For emotional support, referrals, and urgent response teams

Related Motions

SD 1 (Solis) – Responding to Workforce and Economic Impact of Federal Immigration Enforcement in Los Angeles County
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SD 1 (Solis) – Promoting Economic Resilience: Supporting the Small Business Resiliency Fund (SBRF) and Launching Cash Aid for Impacted Families
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SD 1 (Solis) – Preserving Access to Critical Federal Safety Net Programs for All Residents
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Know Your Rights

No matter one’s immigration status, there are constitutional protections. These resources are designed to help individuals understand, assert, and protect those rights when interacting with immigration authorities.

Know Your Rights Red Cards

Pocket-sized guides that help individuals navigate and assert their rights if approached by immigration agents. Available in over 49 languages.

Access Know Your Rights Red Cards

Trainings

Informational webinars for small businesses and nonprofits hosted by DEO, OIA, Public Counsel and partner legal providers. These webinars include direct and train-the-trainer opportunities for organizations on immigrant rights and other relevant topics.

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Businesses and Nonprofits

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Practical guide for employers for addressing immigration-related actions in the workplace.

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Workers

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Guide for workers on workplace rights when immigration officers request access.

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Economic Impacts of Immigration Enforcement

DEO and LAEDC are conducting ongoing analysis of the economic impacts of immigration enforcement, including impacts on businesses, workers and communities. Please find reports below:

Immigration-Related Resources for Workers, Businesses, and Nonprofits

Below are available resources and services for businesses and workers impacted by immigration enforcement in LA County.

Immigration Toolkit and Resource Guide

Businesses and Nonprofits

DEO Immigration Toolkit for small businesses and workers – Coming October 2025
DEO Immigration Resource Guide for small businesses and workers – Coming October 2025
OIA Immigration ToolKit for individuals and families

Funds and Grants

The Small Business Resiliency Fund (SBRF) is a grant program from the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) that provides up to $5,000 in financial assistance to small businesses that experienced loss of workforce, property damage, decline in customers, or revenue loss due to immigration enforcement actions that occurred starting June 2025. This support is intended to help businesses recover from unexpected economic disruptions. .

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Legal Assistance

This City and County program delivered by Bet Tzedek and Public Counsel provides expert legal guidance for small businesses, including on commercial leases, immigration rights, and employment regulations.

Learn More about Los Angeles Small Business Legal Aid Program

Work Authorization Guidance

Resource for employers on questions related to employee work authorization.

List of Acceptable Documentation

Access FAQS

Know Your Rights Guidance

Frequently asked questions on the rights of nonprofits and small businesses during immigration enforcement actions.

Access FAQs for Non-Profits and Small Business

Business Counseling & Support

DEO’s Office of Small Business (OSB) provides no-cost, one-on-one advising to help business owners start, grow, and connect with County and regional resources.

Visit: East LA Entrepreneur Center at Centro Maravilla: 4716 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Call: (844)-432-4900
Email: osb@opportunity.lacounty.gov

Workers

Worker Rights Guidance

LA County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) – Office of Labor Equity – Provides resources for workers facing employment issues related to wages and workplace laws and enforcement. Visit Office of Labor Equity website.

CHIRLA – Employment and immigration law services and assistance with employment rights have been violated. The team offers consultations once a week by phone.

Financial Resources

LA Street Vendor Solidarity Fund: provides support for street vendors in Los Angeles County impacted by immigration enforcement.

Apply for LA Street Vendor Solitary Fund

Detained Immigrant Bond Fund: Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE) Detained Immigrant Bond Fund provides financial support to help secure the release of detained community members from immigration detention.

Apply for Detained Immigrant Bond Fund

Cash assistance to certain aged, blind, and disabled legal non-citizens ineligible for SSI/SSP due to their immigration status.

Learn More about Cash Assistance for Immigrants

Apply for an ITIN by mail or in person.
Find what you need in your ITIN application package.
Renew an ITIN if it expired and you need to file a U.S. income tax return.

Learn More about apply or renewing an ITIN

Legal Assistance

Represent LA – Represent LA offers legal representation for immigrants in custody or in the community who face deportation, and to vulnerable individuals seeking affirmative immigration relief. Also helps vulnerable populations apply for various forms of immigration relief and links clients and their household members to available services that provide legal representation.
Call: (800) 593-8222

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Employment Support

America’s Job Centers of California (AJCCs) are open to job seekers and workers regardless of immigration status. Through our AJCCs, DEO provides access to:

Employment opportunities and supports for youth ages 14 – 24 years old through the Youth@Work Program
Employment opportunities and supports for adults
Resume workshops
Interview and job search support
Training and upskilling opportunities

Find Your Nearest AJCC

Wage Protection and Scam Prevention

Dept. of Consumer & Business Affairs (DCBA) investigates minimum wage complaints within the County ordinance jurisdiction and assists victims.

Address: 500 W. Temple Street, Room B-96, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: 1-800-593-8222
Website: dcba.lacounty.gov

Tips for recognizing and avoiding scams, identifying licensed service providers, and reporting fraudulent activity related to immigration services.

Access Guide

Immigration law is complicated, and the wrong advice can have lasting consequences. Report Immigration Services fraud by contacting the Department of Consumer & Business Affairs (DCBA)
By Phone: (800) 593-8222

Learn More about Reporting Immigration Service Fraud

LA County Resources for Small Businesses and Workers Impacted by Immigration Enforcement

Get to Know the LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA)

Help Lines

Related Motions

Know Your Rights

Know Your Rights Red Cards

Trainings

Businesses and Nonprofits

Workers

Economic Impacts of Immigration Enforcement

Immigration-Related Resources for Workers, Businesses, and Nonprofits

Immigration Toolkit and Resource Guide

Businesses and Nonprofits

Funds and Grants

Legal Assistance

Work Authorization Guidance

Know Your Rights Guidance

Business Counseling & Support

Workers

Worker Rights Guidance

Financial Resources

Legal Assistance

Employment Support

Wage Protection and Scam Prevention

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