On Monday, December 14, electors will gather in every state and in Washington D.C. to cast their Electoral College votes. The outcome of that vote will almost certainly start the final countdown toward significant changes in labor and employment law under the incoming Biden administration. While we do not yet know the full extent of
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Raising the I-9 Compliance Stakes in the Trump Era
It’s no secret that Donald Trump is fulfilling his signature campaign promise to address immigration reform. So far, most of the media attention has been on the U.S.-Mexico border wall and the travel/refugee ban. For employers, however, other issues require attention.
One major issue requiring employers’ attention is I-9 compliance. In an Executive Order issued…
President Obama Announces New Immigration Policy
From an employer’s perspective there are many unanswered questions.
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Immigration Enforcement Continues to Vex Employers
As was illustrated by a House Judiciary Committee Hearing on April 18, immigration enforcement is nowhere near consensus. A bill introduced by Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), HR 2885, would make use of E-Verify mandatory for all employers. Rep. Smith regards the bill as a measure to stop identity theft, especially including theft of children’s identities…