Number: RS21186
Title: Hoffman Plastic Compounds v. NLRB and Backpay Awards to Undocumented Aliens
Authors: Jon O. Shimabukuro, American Law Division 
Abstract: This report discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Hoffman Plastic Compounds v. NLRB, a case involving whether backpay may be awarded to an undocumented alien because his employer violated the National Labor Relations Act. The report reviews the relevant facts of the case and discusses both the majority and dissenting opinions. The Court's conclusion that federal immigration policy restricts the NLRB from awarding backpay to an undocumented alien could result in legislation.
Pages: 4
Date: Updated April 3, 2002