University of California San Diego Medical Center has resolved allegations of discrimination against immigrants with the Department of Justice, according to a DOJ news release.
The hospital faced allegations that it subjected newly hired non-U.S. citizens to excessive demands for documents issued by the Department of Homeland Security to verify their employment eligibility, but did not require the same from U.S. citizens.
Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, employers cannot place unfair documentary burdens on work-authorized employees during the hiring process based on their citizenship status or national origin.
Under the settlement, the hospital will pay a civil penalty of $115,000, will train its human resources personnel to ensure compliance and will implement new employment eligibility verification procedures to ensure equal treatment regardless of citizenship status.
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