Legal Question in Employment Law in California
being sued by illegal alien
Can an illegal alien sue me for wages that I already have paid?
Asked on 9/29/06, 5:16 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen
Law Office of Robert F. Cohen
Re: being sued by illegal alien
Undocumented workers are entitled to pay for the work they have performed, regardless of their immigration status.
As to whether the worker can sue, the answer is "yes," anyone can sue. Whether the worker will win is another story. Make sure you have all of your evidence of payment in order.
Answered on 10/05/06, 3:20 pm
Terry A. Nelson
Nelson & Lawless
Re: being sued by illegal alien
Being illegal has nothing to do with it. If you don't have evidence of wage payment, he can claim he is unpaid. Cash payments under the table have risks.
Answered on 10/05/06, 3:29 pm