Immigrants, deportation worries and the workplace
Fear of deportation can be hanging over the heads of immigrants, particularly undocumented immigrants, in many different places. This includes the workplace.
A recent state bill aims to put some new workplace protections in place for immigrants here in California. The bill would add some requirements for employers in the state when it comes to federal immigration actions. Among the things employers would have to do under the bill are:
- Not share worker information that is confidential, unless a subpoena has been issued.
- Not allow U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents into their workplace without first asking for a warrant.
- Inform the Labor Commissioner in the state of workplace raids.