Put yourself in your workers' position and treat them the way you would want to be treated if you were a worker in another country — respectfully, and in a dignified manner.

Welcome them by meeting them at the bus or train station and taking them out for a nice meal. That way you can get to know them and make them feel a part of what you are doing.

Take the uncertainty out of the process. Give them an orientation when they arrive. Let them know their legal documents are correct. Help them to get their driver’s license and social security card in a rapid manner and correctly fill their I-9 employment eligibility document. Help them secure the necessities of living in a new place – transportation, affordable, safe and sanitary housing with cooking facilities, bedding, furniture and food.

Remember they are here to earn and save, not spend. Help them become thriftier by encouraging them to save money. Assist your workers by helping them keep living expenses as low as possible.

Go over the employer-employee worker agreement together. If possible, designate one worker as translator and team leader to express the needs of the workers and communicate your wishes to them. Provide your employee with a company work uniform.

Remember they have come for the simple reasons of doing a job and earning money to take home. Help them by putting them to work as quickly as possible and assisting them in saving their money by facilitating economic living conditions. Help them set up a bank account and arrange for group transport to the supermarket, Laundromat and other essential places.

Give them an advance of $50.00-100.00 after their first day of work to tide them over until they receive their first paycheck.