1,800 American Apparel Workers May Be Deported MAIN 07.02.09Written By Ben

According to reuters, a federal probe has found out about 1,800 American Apparel employees are working in the U.S. illegally. Approximately 1,600 employees of the L.A. factory are working under “suspect and not valid” eligibility filings. Due to discrepancies, the probe found that the employment eligibility of an additional 200 workers could not be verified.

American Apparel’s Los Angeles operations, which employ some 4,500 workers, churn out some 230,000 garments per day in an environment in which workers are paid above minimum wage, enjoy subsidized health care and meals, and take part in free English classes.

In the past, the company has let go of workers whose papers were proven false. Company executives say American Apparel diligently complies with the law, but have pointed out that papers can easily be faked.