Feds say Abercrombie & Fitch didn’t properly track workers’ immigration status, issue $1M fine
By APTuesday, September 28, 2010
Feds fine Abercrombie $1M over immigration issue
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal agency is issuing a $1 million fine against Abercrombie & Fitch over the way the clothing retailer kept track of the employment eligibility of its workers.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office said Tuesday that the fine stems from an inspection of Abercrombie’s stores in Michigan.
The agency says it found nothing to indicate that the New Albany, Ohio-based company knowingly hired any illegal immigrants.
Investigators say Abercrombie has taken steps to correct its immigration compliance program.
Both sides agreed to the amount of the fine.
An Abercrombie spokesman declined to comment.
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