in an Era of Heightened Enforcement
Unauthorized Workers Effective March 27***
CD of Teleconference with Q&A
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Conducted on Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Now available on CD |
Federal and state governments continue to aggressively pursue companies that employ illegal immigrants. On March 27, the DOJ and Department of Homeland Security enacted a new rule increasing civil fines for hiring undocumented workers by 25%.
States have also cracked down on the hiring of unauthorized workers, with Arizona passing a law that would suspend the business license of any employer that knowingly hires illegal aliens.
Penalties for illegal hiring have expanded from civil fines to include criminal sanctions and confiscation of employers' assets. During fiscal year 2007, the federal government obtained more than $30 million in criminal fines, civil judgments and restitution in worksite enforcement investigations.
Listen as our panel of employment law attorneys offers perspectives on the current enforcement environment, discusses the current status of the “no-match letter” regulation, and provides practical guidance for complying with current laws in order to protect businesses from penalties, prosecution and lawsuits.
The panel included:
Alan R. Berkowitz, Partner, Bingham McCutchen, San Francisco. He has practiced labor and employment law for over 35 years. He represents employers before the EEOC, NLRB, and administrative agencies and courts and trains managers on employment issues.
Denyse Sabagh, Partner, Duane Morris, Washington, D.C. She heads the firm's Immigration Practice, helping corporate clients manage inbound and outbound employment immigration. She is a recognized leader in developing strategic immigration programs.
Lynda S. Zengerle, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson, Washington, D.C. She heads the firm's Immigration Practice and represents corporations in immigration matters. She assists companies in complying with the various immigration statutes and regulations.
The panel reviewed these and other key questions:
- What current enforcement efforts are underway to curb the employment of undocumented workers?
- What are some best practices to ensure effective compliance with federal and state immigration laws?
- What is the status of the "no-match letter" regulations?
- What additional enforcement measures are on the horizon?
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