California officials argue that in the state there is a growing trend where employers often threaten workers with deportation if they don’t like something.
The California labor Commission filed a lawsuit on behalf of construction worker who says he was not paid and was threatened.
The case Builder is not unique: advocate for labor rights Sebastian Sanchez, tells NBC News that is a man who has not paid for the tile work in Arcadia.
«The boss said, if you want trouble, you should know that I am familiar with the Sheriff. Sure you’re not going to be happy if we call Immigration» — quoted by his client’s lawyer.
According to the California labor Commission, if in 2015-m to year it has received 7 reports about the threat of deportation, in 2016, the year that number had increased to 20, and in 2017 – to 94.
According to Sebastian Sanchez, are particularly at risk industry with a large number of immigrants – construction, farm, garment industry.
«If employees show some dissatisfaction, employers say: OK, I am in contact with ICE,» — said the lawyer. «Immigration status in this case is of secondary importance. If you are working, you are entitled to receive payment for their labor.»
