The Department of Justice says one of State Farm’s corporate offices in Richardson, Texas, violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) when it fired an employee in retaliation for raising civil rights concerns. announced that it has entered into a settlement agreement with State Farm that resolves the department’s decision. status discrimination.
The Division of Civil Rights’ Immigration and Employee Rights Division (IER) filed a lawsuit against State Farm after the workers objected to State Farm’s refusal to provide valid work authorization documents. The company decided to fire the worker and place the worker on the “do not hire” list.
State Farm allegedly rejected the worker’s valid documentation, including a permanent resident card and a notice from the Department of Homeland Security extending the card’s expiration date beyond the expiration date listed on the card. The workers complained of discrimination and objected to the denial of documents.
The department determined that State Farm retaliated against workers when they fired them and labeled them “not for hire” after they complained of discrimination.
Under the terms of the settlement, the company will pay a civil penalty to the United States and pay more than $30,000 in back pay to affected workers who filed complaints with IER. The agreement also requires State Farm to train its staff in accordance with the INA’s nondiscrimination requirements, revise its employment policies, and comply with the department’s monitoring and reporting requirements.
Source: Department of Justice
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