Purchase Solution

Does the Fair Labor Standards Act apply to non-U.S. citizens working in the U.S. according to the Pablo-Calmo case?

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

The Fair Labor Standards Act is the foundation of human resource policy in the U.S. Does it apply to non-U.S. citizens working in the U.S.? A recent decision in the case of Pablo-Calmo versus Eller and Sons Trees in North Carolina, reclassified the case as a class action suit. Why? The tree planters, who are working under H2-B visas for Eller claimed to be paid less than the minimum wage of $5.15 an hour. The Southern Poverty Law Center, who brought this suit for back wages and out-of-pocket expenses, is calling it an exploitation of guest workers.

There have been numerous articles reporting on this suit and other similar suits addressing the rights of guest workers in the U.S. Conduct a news search on this case and study the issues.

Compose your thoughts with the intent to engage in debate about the extent to which you think our labor laws should protect guest workers.

Southern Poverty Law center
http://www.splcenter.org/

Fair labor Standards Act
http://www.dol.gov/whd/flsa/

Purchase this Solution

Solution Summary

This solution provides information about the process for hiring guest workers in the US and discusses why it is imperative that the rights of guest workers be enforced and all laws and pay rates be mandated in 510 words with three references.

Solution Preview

In American culture, it is a way of life for families across the country to have luxurious manicured lawns, acres of pristinely managed farmland, fresh vegetables and fruits being harvested abundantly, and many other labor intensive seasonal luxuries. For years, these very demanding tasks have been outsourced to foreign guest workers through the H2-B visa program. This program allows for companies to apply for a request to bring in immigrant workers to do the jobs they claim are not supported by the local economy or workforce in their location, therefore the need for foreign assistance on a temporary basis. Homeland security evaluates the application and after many considerations are accounted for, they approve or deny the application. Once approved, the guest foreign worker is allowed to come and work for the company that petitioned ...

Purchase this Solution


Free BrainMass Quizzes
Basics of corporate finance

These questions will test you on your knowledge of finance.

Motivation

This tests some key elements of major motivation theories.

MS Word 2010-Tricky Features

These questions are based on features of the previous word versions that were easy to figure out, but now seem more hidden to me.

Transformational Leadership

This quiz covers the topic of transformational leadership. Specifically, this quiz covers the theories proposed by James MacGregor Burns and Bernard Bass. Students familiar with transformational leadership should easily be able to answer the questions detailed below.

Managing the Older Worker

This quiz will let you know some of the basics of dealing with older workers. This is increasingly important for managers and human resource workers as many countries are facing an increase in older people in the workforce