Project Firewall

Federal agencies ICE, DOL, and EEOC collaborating

Project Firewall Explained – The Partnership Between ICE, DOL, and EEOC

Employment Rights, Federal Regulations, Immigration Law, Labor Law, Workplace Compliance /

Project Firewall is a federal interagency initiative that coordinates ICE, the Department of Labor, and the EEOC to prioritize labor and civil-rights enforcement while limiting immigration enforcement actions that could deter workers from reporting violations. It’s designed to help employees—regardless of immigration status—come forward about wage theft, unsafe conditions, discrimination, or retaliation without fearing immediate […]

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EEOC Project Firewall workplace visa protection

What the EEOC Project Firewall Means for Your Visa Status at Work

Employment Rights, Immigration Law, Labor and Employment Compliance, Visa and Work Authorization, Workplace Discrimination /

EEOC Project Firewall separates immigration status from EEOC investigations, so visa workers can file discrimination charges without it being used against them. The EEOC generally does not ask about status unless it is directly relevant to a remedy. This article explains what that means for your visa status, retaliation risks, and how to report workplace

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