Recently, Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials audited the popular burrito chain, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., which fired hundreds of illegal workers as a result. Using Chipotle as a cautionary tale, employers cannot turn a blind eye to illegal workers, as Chipotle allegedly did – one woman claims she gave the company two false social security numbers when applying for positions within the company.
As federal and state governments crack down on workers unlawfully employed in the United States, employers should take extra care that they are covering all of their bases lest they be subject to large fines or even jail time.
