Immigration Law and Employer Compliance: A New Era for Employer Liability

Training Provided by Lorman Education Services Learn to walk the tightrope of immigration law compliance - before you're faced with a government audit. In February 2008, U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey and Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced stepped-up efforts against employers of undocumented immigrants, including more criminal prosecutions and higher civil fines. Many companies take a head-in-the-sand approach, thinking their paperwork is in order - or hoping they won't get caught if it's not. Are you willing to "bet the ranch" on your company's future? Attend this seminar and get useful information not only to deal with the immigration issues currently facing your company, but also to plan for your company's future needs of foreign personnel. Don't wait until federal or state immigration law issues become a problem - register today! This Seminar Will Provide: - An overview of immigration compliance and DHS work site enforcement - The facts on HB-1804 - Details on immigration compliance under federal law - including recent developments - Tips on dealing with DOL investigations and avoiding penalties

Immigration Law and Employer Compliance: A New Era for Employer Liability Agenda

8:00 am - 8:30 am Registration

8:30 am - 9:00 am Overview

- Amir M. Farzaneh

- Background of Immigration Compliance and DHS Work Site Enforcement

- Immigration Terminology and Identification of Government Entities Involved

9:00 am - 10:25 am HB-1804, History and Background

- William Wells

- Newly Created Crimes Under HB-1804 (Felony for Transporting and Harboring Undocumented Workers), Discussion of Issues Involved

- Requirement of Status Verification Registration for Public Entities

- Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices Under Federal Law

- Fraudulent Document Identification Unit and Related Issues

- Overview of Pending and Anticipated Legal Challenges and Legislative Developments

10:25 am - 10:35 am Break

10:35 am - 12:00 pm I-9 Compliance

- Jason A. Reese

- Identifying Documents

- Making and Keeping Copies

- Retention of Documentation

- Verifying Immigration Status of Minors

- I-9 and People With Disabilities

- Self-Auditing

- What to Do When a Problem Is Found

- Reverification

- Recent Developments Regarding Expired Documents

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch (On Your Own)

1:00 pm - 2:25 pm Immigration Compliance Investigations and Raids by Federal Agencies

- Frank B. "Skip" Wolfe III

- ICE and DOL Compliance Investigations, With or Without Subpoenas

- ICE Raids With Federal Warrants

- Criminal and Civil Penalties

- Prior Preparation to Prevent Disastrous Consequences

2:25 pm - 2:35 pm Break

2:35 pm - 3:30 pm Immigration Compliance Under Federal Law

- Amir M. Farzaneh

- How to Establish an Immigration Compliance Program

- E-Verify

- The Latest on No-Match Letters

- Federal Regulation

- Recent Developments

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Questions and Answers

- Amir M. Farzaneh, Jason A. Reese,

William Wells and Frank B. "Skip" Wolfe III

About The Training Provider: Lorman Education Services

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