Immigration
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Possible Civil Rights Reform Under Obama Could Benefit Businesses
Human resources departments nationwide could be rewriting policies and drafting new procedures over the next four years if the president and his administration are able to accomplish the goals expressed in his second inaugural address.
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Illegal Immigrants Covered by Nebraska Workers' Comp System: Court
Those courts concluded that denying workers comp benefits to illegal immigrants creates a financial incentive to hire them because it allows an employer to escape liability for worker injuries, giving that employer an unfair advantage over competitors who follow the law, Nebraska's high court said...
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Staggered Introduction of North Carolina E-Verify Compliance Dates Begins in October
Under legislation approved by North Carolina's General Assembly last year and signed into law by Governor Beverly E. Perdue in June 2011, employers with between 100 and 500 employees have until Jan.
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DOJ Sues Staffing Agency for Violating Immigration and Nationality Act
The complaint seeks a court order prohibiting future discrimination by the respondent, monetary damages to the employee and civil penalties.
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The Quest to Ask the Right I-9 Questions
Failing to ask for enough information exposes employers to penalties under the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Asking impermissible questions about an employee's ethnic heritage or national origin exposes employers to damages under the discrimination laws.
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Despite Confusion at State Level, E-Verify Finds Federal Support
Though a federal mandate for the employee eligibility check could face strong opposition, President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, seen by many as the frontrunner for the Republican nomination to face Obama in the November election, have voiced support for a federal mandate.
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Arrest of Mercedes Executive in Alabama Renews Debate Over Immigration Laws
Alabama's immigration law is considered among the toughest in the nation, according to legal experts. Some parts of the code, such as requiring public schools to determine the citizenship status of students and their parents, have been blocked by federal courts.
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The Undocumented Side of Hiring
Employers can guard against hiring undocumented workers by becoming familiar with federal regulations and enforcement practices. The primary document reviewed by federal agencies is the Form I-9.
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Back-Pay Damages and Reinstatement Denied to Undocumented Workers
Employers should remain diligent in collecting work authorization documentation from employees.
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California Laws Bar Credit, E-Verify Checks of Most Employees
On the federal level, observers cited an October hearing by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as a warning that employers should brace themselves for such legislation.
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E-Verify: A Panacea or Burden for Employers
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reported in fiscal 2010 that 98.3 percent of all queries submitted to E-Verify resulted in confirmations within 24 hours. Despite the quick turnaround on queries, the accuracy and reliability of the program remains divisive.
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Immigration Law Ruling Raises Employer Fears
Legal patchwork could arise after high court decision.
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Supreme Court Upholds Arizona Immigration Law on Hiring
Under the Arizona law, employers that intentionally violate the law a second time by knowingly hiring an illegal immigrant can lose their business license.
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Demand for H-1B Visas Off to Slower Start
Just 5,900 petitions had been filed by April 8 under the general H-1B visa cap of 65,000, and only 4,500 petitions had been filed under a 20,000-visa cap for those with master’s degrees or higher.
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What ICE's Latest Round of 1,000 Audits Means to a Business
Much is potentially at stake, and employers that did not receive a notice should take advantage of their good fortune and ensure that they are in compliance with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement now.
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Cutting the Gordian Knot Requirements for Electronic I-9 Storage
Commentary: Public Law 108-390 amended the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow electronic signature and electronic storage of I-9 forms, but the regulations implementing it have created a web of confusion.
