Macy's Fined for Worker Mistreatment

Macy's will pay $175,000 in civil penalties to the U.S. government in an agreement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) settling claims of mistreatment of immigrant workers. In addition to paying the $175,000 fine, Macy's will also revise its employment eligibility reverification policies and procedures, as well as provide training to its human resources personnel across the country on the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA). In addition, Macy's will create a $100,000 fund to compensate any individuals who suffered lost wages or loss of seniority as a result of its practices.