Sample Document Abuse Letter Template printable pdf download

Sample Document Abuse Letter Template

Sample Letter: Document Abuse

You may wish to use the sample letter on the next page if you have applied for a job and, as

part of the Form I-9 verification process, the employer made you provide only certain

documents, or required more or different documents than are legally required by the Form I-9.

For example, this could occur if the employer says you cannot chose which documents from the

list on the Form I-9 to present or if the employer refuses to accept a combination of documents

that are permitted by the Form I-9.

Legal Aid at Work cannot ensure the information in this sample letter is current, or be

responsible for any use it is put to. It is always best to consult with an attorney about your

particular situation to determine your rights and the best steps to take when you think your

rights may have been violated. If you would like to speak to someone, you can contact our

workers’ rights clinics

. You can also review our fact sheet on

document

abuse.

IMMIGRANT WORKERS

It is illegal for employers to retaliate against any worker because she asserts her workplace

rights—for example, by contacting federal immigration authorities. Unfortunately, this type of

retaliation does happen, and it can have serious consequences for immigrant workers. If you

lack legal status or work authorization in the United States, you should consult with an

immigration attorney about the risks employer retaliation could entail for you.

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Sample Document Abuse Letter Template