There have been many headlines regarding the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Arizona v. U.S . The question before Alabama employers is what will be the practical impact of this decision on the employment provisions of Alabama’s immigration law? Before coming to any conclusions, the Arizona case must be considered in combination with Chamber of Commerce… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Effects of Arizona v. US Supreme Court Decision on the Mississippi Employment Protection Act
Posted in Federal Immigration Law, Mississippi Immigration LawHaving just read Arizona v. U.S (June 25, 2012) and having re-read in its light the Mississippi Employment Protection Act, Miss. Code Ann. 71-11-3 (2008), and the Supreme Court’s 2011 Chamber of Commerce v. Whiting opinion, it seems clear that part of Mississippi’s law cannot be enforced and that another part is imperiled, but that… Continue Reading
President Obama’s announcement of granting Deferred Action to the Dreamers might affect Alabama’s Immigration Law
Posted in Alabama Immigration Law, Federal Immigration Law, HB658Many may wonder how President Obama’s recent immigration action might affect Alabama’s immigration law. First, let’s examine what President Obama did. President Obama directed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to grant “deferred action” on a case-by-case basis to certain potential DREAM (“Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors”) Act beneficiaries. “Deferred action” means that… Continue Reading
Initial Steps To Respond to a Notice of Inspection by ICE
Posted in I-9, ICE, Worksite EnforcementICE continues to serve employers with Notices of Inspection (“NOI”) and subpoenas that request the production of I-9 forms and other documents. The latest wave of 2000 NOI’s went out within the last couple of weeks and more are scheduled to occur later this year. Given the possible fines for substantive or uncorrected technical violations on I-9 forms, and the fact that many… Continue Reading
The Most Common Errors Relating to I-9 Forms
Posted in I-9After assisting employers in auditing thousands of I-9 forms and in improving their immigration-related policies and practices, I have observed some common errors that employers historically have made. Some of the process errors or issues include: Failing to properly train those employer representatives who are responsible for ensuring the completion of a timely and properly completed I-9… Continue Reading