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David M. Blanchard
Ann Arbor Employment / Labor Attorney.
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H1B required fringe benefits by labor law.

Asked by a user in Budd Lake, NJ - over 2 years ago.

THe H1b provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act generally requires that H1B employees be provided equivalent pay and benefits to their American workers in similar positions. So, the action you describe may be illegal. For a more definitive answer you should consult and attorney or speak with the US Department of labor. Other laws may apply to your situation, for instance if the employer's health plan requires them to offer it to all employees (and you fit that definition of an...