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ICE at the Worksite: What Should Employers Do

Husch Blackwell LLP on 2/14/2025

In 2003, Congress created the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Within the DHS is the interior enforcement arm, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), that enforces federal laws governing border control,...more

Top Workplace Immigration Predictions for 2025

Fisher Phillips on 1/20/2025

Our Immigration Practice Group thought leaders have pulled together their top predictions for the new year so that employers can get a running start to 2025....more

Preparing for Immigration Changes Under the Trump Administration

Snell & Wilmer on 11/27/2024

Employers need to be aware of anticipated changes to immigration policy under the new Trump administration and be prepared for the impact those changes may have on their workforce. All employers should make sure their I-9s...more

Immigration Under the Trump Administration: Five Things to Expect in the First 90 Days

Baker Donelson on 11/18/2024

The first Trump administration brought significant changes to U.S. immigration policies, which had profound impacts on businesses and individuals alike. Donald Trump has shared plans for closing the U.S. borders and enforcing...more

New Form I-9 Required as of November 1, 2023

Littler on 10/31/2023

The new Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, which was released on August 1, 2023, must be used for all new hires, effective November 1, 2023. The grace period—during which an employer could use the new Form I-9 or...more

Florida Agency Provides Some Guidance on State’s New Immigration Law (SB1718)

Littler on 7/18/2023

The state of Florida recently enacted legislation that will have a significant impact on employers across the state. Senate Bill 1718 (SB1718), which Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law on May 10, 2023, requires private...more

Tips on Physical Reverification of Virtually Verified Remote Employees

Littler on 7/17/2023

As was previously reported, employers have until August 30, 2023, to conduct in-person physical verification of identity and employment eligibility documentation for all employees who were onboarded using remote virtual...more

New Florida Immigration Law and E-Verify Requirements for Employers

Carlton Fields on 6/30/2023

SB 1718 E-Verify Requirements - On May 10, 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new immigration bill into law, which, among other immigration enforcement measures, requires employers with more than 25 employees to use the...more

Florida Employers Subject to E-Verify Law Beginning July 1, 2023

Shutts & Bowen LLP on 6/22/2023

Signed into law by Florida Governor DeSantis on May 10, 2023, SB 1718 will impact many private Florida employers, who will be required to use the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify System for their onboarding...more

Florida’s New Immigration Bill: What Employers Need to Know

Akerman LLP - HR Defense on 6/12/2023

Florida employers should prepare now to comply with a new law taking effect in July, aimed at ensuring that employers do not allow undocumented immigrants to work in their businesses.Senate Bill 1718 (SB 1718), which became...more

E-Verify Records Purge

Polsinelli on 11/20/2019

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is reminding E-Verify users that they will purge historical E-Verify records on January 2, 2020. As of this date, companies will no longer have access in E-Verify to...more

Walking The E-Verify Tightrope: The Balance Between Compliance And Avoiding Discrimination Claims

Fisher Phillips on 7/5/2017

Here’s the skinny: the Trump administration wants to make E-Verify mandatory for all employers. The electronic database that immediately confirms an individual’s eligibility to work in the United States has been promoted as a...more

Buy American and Hire American and the H-1B Lottery

Franczek P.C. on 4/19/2017

On April 18, President Trump signed an Executive Order labeled the “Buy American and Hire American” initiative. Federal agencies are already subject to certain laws and regulations which require or give preference to American...more

The Election is Over, Now What?

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 11/22/2016

Now that the election is over, many clients and friends are asking what labor and employment law might look like under the soon to be President Trump. Of course, no one can predict exactly what will happen in the coming term....more

Get Your Form I-9 House In Order And Consider Using E-Verify in 2014

Laner Muchin, Ltd. on 1/9/2014

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has recently enhanced its worksite enforcement activities, under a directive from former Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to shift enforcement to employers to...more

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