Undocumented workers in the United States have employment rights that are protected and guaranteed by federal law.
Undocumented workers have the same rights as authorized workers, except for unionization and unemployment benefits. They also have access to the same wages and hours of work as any other employee.
Similarly, undocumented workers have the right to respect the minimum wage, overtime payments, breaks and tips. The minimum wage is different in each state, ranging from $ 8.21 to $ 14 per hour.
Even to make claims about wages or other issues related to federal laws, undocumented workers can go directly to the Department of Labor (DOL) at the federal level or to the Division of the Enforcement of Labor Standards at the state level, these agencies do not They must ask about their immigration status.
Regarding the payment of taxes, all workers, regardless of their immigration status, have the obligation to report their income to the Internal Revenue Service (ISR), and to the corresponding state agency. By paying tax at the state level, workers will be able to access benefits such as Disability Insurance.
In order to pay taxes, it is not necessary to have a Social Security Number (SSN), since with the Individual Tax Payer Identification Number (ITIN), undocumented workers can report their income and taxes. The ITIN is another benefit that undocumented workers can access, since it can be issued to anyone who generates income in the United States and some banks allow opening accounts by presenting it.
