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Destin Wings LLC, a restaurant franchise in Destin, Florida, has been accused of discriminating against a non-US citizen in the hiring process, violating the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
The US government alleged that Destin Wings LLC discriminated against a non-US citizen by refusing to accept valid documentation proving her eligibility to work in the United States and requesting additional, unnecessary documentation. The INA prohibits employers from discriminating against workers based on their citizenship, immigration status, or national origin.
The investigation began when a non-US citizen worker complained to the government that Destin Wings LLC had refused to accept her valid documentation and requested additional documents. The worker had a valid permit to work in the US but was unable to obtain one of the documents required by Destin Wings LLC due to her citizenship status.
The government alleged that the restaurant’s actions were a clear violation of the INA’s antidiscrimination provision, which prohibits employers from requesting specific or additional documents based on a worker’s citizenship, immigration status, or national origin.
As part of the settlement, Destin Wings LLC will pay a civil penalty to the US government, make retroactive payments to the complaining worker, provide training to its staff on the INA’s antidiscrimination provision, and submit to government supervision for three years.
The case serves as a reminder that employers have a legal obligation to verify the work eligibility of all new hires, but cannot discriminate during the process based on a worker’s citizenship or national origin. The government will continue to vigorously enforce the INA’s antidiscrimination provision and eliminate unnecessary barriers to employment.
The US government is committed to protecting the rights of workers and has resources available to help employers avoid discrimination in the hiring process. For more information, visit the Section 159 website or call the Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) hotline at 1-800-255-7688 (TTY: 1-800-237-2515).
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Public Corruption|White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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