LOS ANGELES —The Labor Commissioner is reminding all employers that California’s labor laws protect every worker in the state, regardless of immigration status. All employers are legally obligated to comply with all state labor laws including those that are immigration related.
Workers who file wage claims, retaliation complaints or exercise other rights under California labor laws are not required to disclose their immigration status. The Labor Commissioner’s Office does not ask about the immigration status of any individual seeking assistance or protection under California labor law.
Workers are protected from unfair immigration-related practices, including retaliation. It is unlawful for an employer to retaliate against a worker for exercising any of these protections and for not complying with notice requirements with respect to immigration enforcement at worksites. Violations of these laws may subject an employer to penalties of up to $10,000 per violation, under California Labor Code Sections 90.2, 1019, 1019.1, and 1019.2.
To assist employers in complying with California law, the following chart summarizes some, but not all, labor laws that protect employees regarding immigration status.
Labor Code Section | Description |
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90.2 | An employer must provide timely notification to employees of immigration enforcement actions at work (employers may use the Labor Commissioner’s free template notice). Employers must provide affected employees with the results of the... |
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