California Supreme Court
Jun. 28, 2014
Immigrants working illegally can seek back wages for unlawful termination, state high court says
The court extended significant workplace protections Thursday to immigrants in the country illegally, giving them an opportunity to sue their employers for discrimination even if they used false documents to get their job.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SAN FRANCISCO - The state Supreme Court extended significant workplace protections to illegal immigrants Thursday, giving them an opportunity to sue employers for discrimination even if they used false documents to get their job.
The 5-2 decision could have a significant impact in California, where undocumented workers make up roughly 10 percent of the labor force, according to 2010 Pew Research Cente...
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