Legal Aid at Work
What is Islamophobia? Islamophobia includes fear, hatred, or prejudice towards Islam, Muslims, or people perceived to be Muslim. When Islamophobia appears in the workplace, it may...
What is language discrimination? Language discrimination occurs when a person is treated differently because of her native language or other characteristics of her language skills. For...
I recently received a new Social Security number (“SSN”). Am I allowed to update it with my employer? Yes. IRS Form W-4 states that you should...
What is Document Abuse? Employers are required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) to verify the identity and employment eligibility of their...
What is a Social Security Administration "no-match letter"? The Social Security Administration (“SSA”) sends “no-match letters”[1] to businesses when their employees’ names and Social Security numbers...