Office of Immigrant and Employee Rights

Office of Immigrant and Employee Rights Type: Government Parent organization: United States Department of Justice Employees: 50 Executive: Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices Budget: Address: 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20530 Website: https://www.justice.gov/crt/immigrant-and-employee-rights-section Creation Legislation: Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 Wikipedia: Office of Immigrant and Employee Rights

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Mission To enforce anti-discrimination provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act; to protect workers from discrimination based on citizenship status, national origin, and unfair documentary practices in employment settings.

Services Investigation; Enforcement; Education

Regulations

Office of Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) is a division of the Civil Rights Division within the Department of Justice, dedicated to combating workplace discrimination related to immigration status and national origin.

Official Site

Mission

The mission of IER is to ensure that employment opportunities are equally accessible to all individuals, regardless of their citizenship or national origin. It aims to enforce laws that prevent discrimination in hiring, firing, recruitment, or referral for a fee, and to address unfair documentary practices used to discriminate against workers.

Parent organization

IER is part of the United States Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division.

Legislation

IER was established under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, which includes provisions to protect against employment discrimination based on immigration status.

Partners

• Federal agencies like the Department of Labor and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
• State and local government agencies
• Civil rights organizations and worker advocacy groups

Number of employees

IER has approximately 50 employees.

Organization structure

• Office of the Special Counsel provides leadership.
• Investigation and Prosecution Unit handles case investigations and legal actions.
• Outreach and Education focuses on public awareness and training.
• Policy and Strategic Planning develops strategies and policies.

List of programs

• Investigations of Discrimination Complaints
• Employer Compliance and Education Programs
• Community Outreach on Worker Rights
• Legal Actions and Settlements

Last total enacted budget

Specific budget details for IER are not publicly detailed as they are part of the broader Civil Rights Division budget.

Leader

IER is led by the Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices.

Services provided

IER provides services by investigating discrimination complaints, prosecuting violations, educating employers about their obligations under immigration-related employment laws, and informing workers about their rights. It also conducts public outreach to promote understanding of these rights and responsibilities.

Regulations overseen

While IER does not directly oversee regulations, it enforces the anti-discrimination provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act, ensuring compliance with employment laws that protect against discrimination based on citizenship or national origin.

Headquarters address

950 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20530

Website

https://www.justice.gov/crt/immigrant-and-employee-rights-section

Wikipedia article

wikipedia:Immigrant and Employee Rights Section

External links

• https://www.justice.gov/crt/immigrant-and-employee-rights-section
• https://www.justice.gov/crt/worker-information
• https://www.justice.gov/crt/immigrant-and-employee-rights-section/employer-information