Expert: Charles W. Field - 5/2/2007

Question
I hired a person to work in my company knowing that he is not eligible to work "under the table" Illegal Worker" He Job Was to Be a salesman in a phone card company, He quite the company and All his invoices and balances were done and he was short! Is there anything I can do about it call the cops, sue him or send him to jail?  I Know that he is in the immigration court now for removal proceeding that he's fighting, Is there anything I can Do ? Take Him To Court?

Answer
You are kind of in the situation of my female divorce clients who find out their ex is cheating on his taxes. Sure, she can report him and maybe get him put in jail. But there goes her ability to collect child support and/or alimony. In your situation, I would opt for suing him in civil court and hope and pray that he does not go to jail or get deported before I can collect.