[tropical]

Sun Valley Landscapes argued that because Andrade is an illegal immigrant, he was not covered by workers’ compensation benefits.

So, his employer thought he was dependable, hardworking, honest, reliable, agreeable and lastly, disposable.

I don’t agree with the hiring folks who are here illegally, but I side with the worker and for that matter, the taxpayers. The employer’s obligation is to carry Workmen’s Comp. Wonder how much money the employer saved not covering the employee.

[BurbankKarl]

That is what slave labor is all about!

[driftdiver]

“Wonder how much money the employer saved not covering the employee.”

Landscaping business, the business saved a lot of money. I don’t know workers comp but I’d guess he saved 10-20% of the guys salary.

[Myrddin]

Wonder how much money the employer saved not covering the employee.

Not nearly enough to cover what it is going to cost to pay for the judgment against the employer.