undocumented worker

collocation in English

meaningsofundocumentedandworker

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undocumented
adjective
uk
/ʌnˈdɒk.jə.men.tɪd/us
/ʌnˈdɑː.kjə.men.t̬ɪd/
not supported by ...
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worker
noun[C]
uk
/ˈwɜː.kər/us
/ˈwɝː.kɚ/
someone who works in a particular job or in a ...
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(Definition ofundocumentedandworkerfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Kerik stated that he had unknowingly hired anundocumentedworkeras a nanny and housekeeper.
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Kerik's nomination raised controversy when it was discovered that he had previously hired anundocumentedworkeras a nanny and housekeeper.
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Some undocumented workers believed that they were targeted because of their connection to pro-unionization movements.
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He supports immigration reform and giving resident undocumented workers a clear road map to legal status.
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He has also supported measures to aid undocumented workers.
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These were applied to over 650 businesses suspected of employing undocumented workers.
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And that vision must include the children of undocumented workers.
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The meatpacking industry continues to employ many immigrant laborers, including some who are undocumented workers.
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Undocumented workers or unauthorized immigrants stood at the highest risk levels.
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Hundreds of undocumented workers were arrested.
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Robles arrives shortly before immigration officials raid the factory looking for undocumented workers.
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By 1995, large numbers of undocumented workers had moved to the area and were working for less than minimum wage.
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In 2006 about 1,000 undocumented workers were detained; in 2007 about 5,000 were detained; in 2008 about 8,700 were detained; and in 2009 about 5,000 were detained.
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Undocumented workers may have difficulty obtaining justice in cases of mistreatment since employers can easily threaten them with deportation.
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There is a minimum of 2.5 million legal migrants, though the number of undocumented workers is likely very high. 55% of households in 2001 had at least one temporary migrant.
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Knowingly committing fraud by using false identification to gain employment is a crime as much as it is a crime to hire illegal undocumented workers.
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The total number of undocumented workers is clearly greater than these figures, because many were not apprehended.
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Often these involve contractors who hire undocumented workers without proper training or protection to illegally remove asbestos.
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