Immigration Status Discrimination in Los Angeles

Undocumented workers (often castigated as "illegal aliens") have rights under the California labor laws. Generally, they cannot be forced to reveal their immigration status in a court action. Such workers can demand unpaid wages in Court just like citizens and permanent residents. However, they cannot seek future lost wages.

As the California Employment Lawyers Association has stated, “immigrant communities build our cities, harvest our food, care for our loved ones, and lead the labor movement. Their work is indispensable, their rights are non-negotiable, and their safety must be protected.”