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Immigration & Work Authorization

I-9 verification, work visas, immigrant worker protections, and anti-discrimination rules.

I-9
Work Visa
Immigration
INA

Key Things to Know

1

Employers must verify work authorization via Form I-9

USCIS Form I-9
2

It is illegal to discriminate based on citizenship or immigration status

IER Rights Guide
3

Undocumented workers still have labor law protections

DOL Immigrant Worker Rights
4

Employers cannot retaliate against workers for asserting their rights

Anti-Retaliation Rules

Relevant Federal Laws

Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)

Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)

Where to File a Complaint

EEOC

Enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

File a complaint

OFCCP

Ensures that federal contractors do not discriminate and take affirmative action.

File a complaint

SEC

Rewards individuals who report securities law violations to the SEC.

File a complaint

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