DOJ Grants for Fight against Immigration Related Employment Discrimination
March 30, 2009 – 11:48 am
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is on its way to educate the public regarding employees’ rights and employers’ obligations under the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). On March 26, 2009, the DOJ announced that it is making grant funding available for public education programs concerning immigration-related employment discrimination.
The Office of Special Counsel for immigration related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC), a section of DOJs Civil Rights Wing, announced the availability of funds for public education programs. This program is open to public service organizations and others which provide information services to employers and other potential victims of immigration-related employment discrimination. Last year, grants ranging from $40,000 to $100,000 were awarded to 11 organizations serving communities throughout the country.
The INA prohibits discrimination against U.S. citizens and work authorized non-citizens on the basis of citizenship status or national origin in hiring, firing and recruiting or referring for a fee. In addition, the provision prohibits discriminatory over-documentation of workers in the employment eligibility verification process.The provision also prohibits retaliation for conduct protected under the INA.
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