The importance of the INA's anti-discrimination provision [Video]

The Department of Justice has recently settled with several employers over discriminatory conduct in violation of the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). 

Governing U.S. immigration law, the INA's anti-discrimination clause addresses unfair immigration-related employment practices, and prohibits the discriminatory treatment of new employees based on national origin or citizenship status.

To summarize, the provision says that all new hires must be treated equally, including U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and aliens authorized to work in the U.S.  Employers cannot request specific identification or work authorization documents, or deny employment to certain individuals based on citizenship or national origin.

Employers must accept any unexpired document presented , as long as it appears on the List of Acceptable Documents, and reasonably appears to be genuine and to relate to the employee. 

I-9 Advantage's web-based Form I-9 solutions help to ensure  compliance with INA provisions. Learn more at: i9advantage.com