I have no problem with firing those who are not legally allowed to work. I do have a problem with pay being witheld, if those accusations are true.
"Chipotle responded that accused workers were given one-on-one opportunities to provide documents that could prove they were legally able to work in the United States. If they couldn't, they were fired in accordance with U.S. law, Arnold said, adding that pay and accumulated vacation time were paid promptly.
The investigation of Chipotle began several months ago, Arnold said, when ICE asked to see work eligibility documents. The company was not told why it was singled out for review. ICE then provided Chipotle with a list of employees whose documents might be invalid, he said.
Chipotle tries to screen new employees, but some provide false documents showing they are eligible workers, Arnold said. In cases where employees insist they have the proper documents, Chipotle has sought to give them extra time to produce the identification, he said.
"We have asked ICE whether they would allow a 90-day period to resolve discrepancies, and they have told us that they absolutely would not," Arnold said."
http://www.startribune.com/business/114310024.html?elr=KArks:DCiUMEaPc:UiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUoD3aPc:_27EQUI can't blame Chipotle for complying with ICE. I just hope they didn't fire anybody who was eligible to work.