Does minimum wage apply to undocumented immigrants?

As an undocumented worker, what are my rights under wage and hour laws? Undocumented workers generally have the same wage and hour rights as other workers. Thus, the same Federal and California wage and hour laws that apply to authorized workers generally apply to persons working without legal immigration status.

Why do immigrants have a hard time finding a job?

Immigrants often face prejudice and discrimination from others. They may have difficulty adjusting to a new culture and language, and they might have problems finding a good job and housing. Undocumented workers are among those who are most likely to face discrimination on the job and abuse from their employers.

Do immigrant workers depress the wages of native workers?

Immigration has a very small effect on the average wages of native workers. There is little evidence of immigration lowering wages of less educated native workers. In the long term, immigration, especially of high- skilled workers, increases innovation and the skill mix, with potentially positive productivity effects.

What is the average illegal immigrant wage?

PEW studies on unauthorized immigrants estimates that the average household of 3.1 persons earns about $36,000 per year. This average wage is consistent with the PEW estimate that 49\% of illegal immigrants have not graduated from high school.

What is the federal law regarding those undocumented and working in the US and what is required for employers to verify employment?

The IRCA prohibits employers from knowingly hiring undocumented workers and requires them to verify the work-authorization status of all employees at the time of hire. To verify work-authorization status, the employer uses a form called the I-9 Employment Eligibility and Verification Form (“I-9”).

What does it mean to depress wages?

2 verb If something depresses prices, wages, or figures, it causes them to become less.

Can a company legally refuse to hire an undocumented immigrant working in the United States?

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) it is illegal for employers to knowingly employ undocumented workers. Employers must terminate, or refuse to hire, an undocumented worker if the find the worker is unauthorized to work.