Summary and Discussion Question: From Labor and Legality

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1. Among undocumented workers, social networks are relied on heavily for the purpose of finding jobs. How does this work? And to what degree do the workers, and in this particular case the busboys, control jobs and the flow of information about jobs? Why do they take on this responsibility? What’s in it for them?
Social networks are an effective medium for undocumented workers to find jobs. Most of the immigrants consider them a reliable option to find work rather than family or relatives, some of whom are legal immigrants and are frightened about the legal repercussions. The social networks are curial since it ensures that embers can share transportation and living expenses. Such an arrangement allows the group to maintain autonomy while monopolizing different jobs. Since such networks are mainly comprised of friends or family members, they feel more invested and are more willing to follow specific group norms. The social networks are used to share information about busboys and the best options that lead to success. The busboys are required by managers to recruit employees (Gomberg-Muсoz, 2011). They often notify their friends and cousins about employment opportunities. Such a responsibility ensures that they can create a group with individuals who agree with them and are willing to conform to the requirements of the group. This is a reason why the busboys often select individuals whom they trust and have known for some time, which makes it easier to work with them.
2. Based on what you read, were you surprised by the level of control that the employers allowed the workers to have in terms of recruiting workers for open positions? Why would an employer allow the workers such latitude in controlling the process?
Yes, I was very surprised by the level of control that the employees had when recruiting workers. This allowed them to choose whomever they wanted even if they were not the right fit for the organization. The employer should have the ultimate responsibility since they have a role to play in hiring, firing, and even paying the employee. If they let an employee take over the hiring process, then it means they are not liable for anything that occurs on the employees. Such an approach means that the workplace will be comprised of personnel who are more willing to listen to th...