Be Aware of Your Rights When ICE Wants to Review Your I-9 Files
7/29/19
By: Ken Levine
Under the current administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ramped up investigations on corporate compliance with laws pertaining to the hiring of workers. The reality is that large, medium and small employers are all at risk …
Employers Beware – Social Security No-Match Letters are Making a Comeback
12/26/18
By: Layli Eskandari Deal
Like a bad penny, the Social Security no-match letters will once again turn up and wreak havoc on employers. It is anticipated that employers will once again start receiving these no-match letters, officially called the “Employer …
Supreme Court on Prolonged Detention and Bond for Immigrants
3/27/18
By: Layli Eskandari Deal
Immigration has been a hot topic in the news lately due to the various issues being litigated in the Courts. Recently the Supreme Court made a ruling on the issue of prolonged detention by Immigration and …
Does Your Liability Insurance Protect You Against Immigration Enforcement?
8/6/14
By: Kelly Eisenlohr-Moul
Employers — do you assume that one of your insurance policies covers immigration enforcement actions — such as an investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), or U.S. Customs and Immigration Services …
I-9 Audits: ICE Targets Restaurants; Administrative Judges Respond by Slashing Fines
5/29/13
By: Kelly Moul
The hospitality industry is no stranger to unwanted “special attention” from administrative agencies, including the Department of Labor (DOL) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
In 2012, for instance, slightly more than 38% of ICE audits were …
IMAGE Raises the Bar for Immigration Enforcement Practices
3/29/13
By: Kelly Morrison
In Georgia, the mandatory E-Verify date is creeping closer. As of July 1 of this year, every employer with 10 or more employees will be required to register and use the online program, which verifies employment eligibility …