By Bruce Atkins | Published March 30, 2023 | Posted in Employment Law | Tagged Tags: immigration and nationality act, immigration status | Comments Off on Refusal to Hire Based on Immigration Status Is Illegal Discrimination
Among the many hurdles faced by immigrants to the U.S., getting a desirable job can be one of the biggest. Companies of all sizes and across various industries sometimes exhibit prejudice against hiring foreign-born workers, even those whose employment is authorized by law. However, it is illegal for employers to discriminate against job candidates or Read More
Read MoreSince Congress has been unwilling to take up comprehensive immigration reform, the Obama administration instituted a deferred action program that grants temporary legal status to foreign-born individuals who entered the U.S. illegally as children and have remained here as contributing members of society. The deferred action order also allows those who qualify to obtain employment Read More
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