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Immigration

Why every employer should prepare for possible workplace raids

04/28/2025
Workplace raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are on the rise. ICE is looking for undocumented noncitizens who lack valid work permits, as well as employers that aren’t doing their best to hire only work-eligible employees. But even employers that seemingly have their I-9 paperwork in order may find an ICE officer in their lobby.

Friday wrap: Time’s running out for tax procrastinators, new Form I-9, disaster tax relief and more

04/11/2025
Tax deadlines, new I-9 form, IRS’ Priority Guidance Plan and more in our last pre-Tax Day wrap.

How to prepare for potential ICE worksite enforcement

03/17/2025
In some cases, it is reasonable to expect ICE agents will conduct workplace raids to identify and detain workers who lack authorization to work in the United States. Here’s how to prepare for a possible immigration enforcement blitz.

Follow-up on immigration enforcement

02/27/2025
We’ve already covered the new administration’s immigration enforcement priorities. But there’s more to consider.

Use subcontracted workers? Prepare for ICE action

01/24/2025
The coming ICE crackdown on immigrants lacking legal status won’t affect you or your employees if you know—because of their I-9 documentation—that they are legally allowed to work in the U.S. However, you may not be so confident if you use subcontractors or temporary workers.

Immigration enforcement: What now?

01/21/2025
The new administration has declared a national emergency related to immigration and has made it abundantly clear it will ramp up workplace raids. Obviously, this encompasses, but goes way beyond, ensuring your I-9 forms are in order. You must be vigilant.

Prepare to pay more for immigration-related violations this year

01/13/2025
Fines are increasing in 2025 for employers that violate immigration laws, the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced Jan. 2.

Prepare for Trump administration’s impact on DOL

01/06/2025
With each change in administration, there’s a change in how federal agencies operate. When President-elect Trump takes office Jan. 20, expect rapid change at the U.S. Department of Labor.

What employers need to know about worksite enforcement plans

12/11/2024
Recent discussions with both current and former officials at Homeland Security Investigations, the workplace enforcement arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, provided insights into a few of the government’s lesser-known plans.

Audit your I-9 forms now

11/20/2024
The crackdown on employing individuals not authorized to work in the U.S. is coming. Your I-9s will be front and center. Self-auditing them now and correcting errors will save you a lot of heartburn later.