Topic
Undocumented Workers
124 published works
The Employer Handbook Blog
Hiring Undocumented Workers and Skipping Wages Isn’t a Loophole.
He worked as a building superintendent for three and a half years. His employer conceded he did the work. He was never paid wages after his first two weeks. The…
ImmigrationProf Blog
Center for Migration Studies: The Role of Undocumented Workers in High-Growth Occupations and Industries Across the United States
A new research brief identifies high-growth jobs that currently rely on undocumented workers and warns of possible workforce shortages. Key findings include:14 jobs deemed to be growing “much faster than average” currently…
ImmigrationProf Blog
NPR: Factories from GE to Kraft Heinz lose immigrant workers, stressing those who remain
NPR reports that, "[i]n recent months, immigrants working in manufacturing, food production and other industries have lost their jobs due to President Trump's immigration policies — not as a result…
ImmigrationProf Blog
Food for Thought on Undocumented Workers from Senator Bernie Sanders
Undocumented immigrants often do the most difficult, dangerous & underpaid jobs in the US. They pick crops, work in meatpacking plants, nursing homes & childcare centers. Many DIED as essential…
Geneva Illinois Law Blog
Undocumented workers in the U.S. can get workers’ compensation
By Tad.hendrickson@thomsonreuters.com
In the United States, undocumented workers often face challenges with their employment rights. However, even if they don’t have legal immigration status, they still have certain legal protections, like filing…
Working: Now and Then
Employment Laws and Undocumented Workers
By Taylor Niederland The Law Students on Workers’ Rights series publishes essays from current and incoming students at some of the top law schools in the country. These essays, submitted…
Ohio Employer Law Blog
Hiring undocumented workers
"Illegal immigrant co-worker got fired for asking about her check." That's the headline on Reddit. Here's the rest of the post: "I have a co-worker who doesn't speak English at…
Ackah Business Immigration Law
Canada Opens Doors: New Path to Citizenship for Undocumented Workers
By Publisher
Canada, a nation built by immigrants, is taking a bold step to welcome even more newcomers. The Canadian government is planning a "broad and comprehensive program" that could grant permanent…
ImmigrationProf Blog
Sacramento councilman charged by feds with fraud, obstruction, immigration violations
Photo courtesy of City of Sacramento websiteThe exploitation of undocumented workers is a national problem. So this story from Sacramento, California should not be surprising. But it is surprising --…
Ohio Employer Law Blog
VOTE for the Worst Employer of 2023
It's the most wonderful time of the year. I've made my list. I've checked it twice. Now it's time to find out who's naughtiest and not very nice. It's voting…