Greater media coverage of undocumented workers exposes high injury rate
The issues regarding Immigration reform has brought media attention to the plight of undocumented workers and their work conditions. As a result, more and more articles are exposing the unfair treatment and work conditions that undocumented workers are subjected to.
We have created a new category , "Undocumented workers and Workers' Compensation" and hope to compile more stories and comments about this emerging issue.
In the past, we have rarely seen WC claims filed by hispanic workers. The number one reason preventing this is fear of deportation of not only themselves, but also their families. We hope that further discussion and exposure will give people confidence to come forth.
In North Carolina, undocumented workers are entitled to workers' compensation. Many people are unaware of this including insurance adjusters who wrongly deny claims because they feel undocumented workers should not be entitled to such a benefit.