What can I do if when my employer hired me I told him that I wasn’t legally able to work in the U.S.but now he is denying me a promotion and is trying to fire me due to my immigration status?
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What can I do if when my employer hired me I told him that I wasn’t legally able to work in the U.S.but now he is denying me a promotion and is trying to fire me due to my immigration status?
I’ve been working for him for 4 months. At first he was OK with my status.
Asked on January 7, 2013 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
It doesn't matter if he was Ok with your status previously--if you are not legally eligible to work in the United States, you may not work here; your employer has to fire you, and, in fact, should never have hired you in the first place. He is obligated to obey the law.
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