Worksite Compliance: The Era of Heightened Enforcement is Here to Stay

In the first ~45 days of the new Trump administration, immigration and ICE raids made the news almost daily. But what does that mean for employers? ICE raids are but one piece of the puzzle of an overall agenda of heightened enforcement. In this session, immigration attorneys Kelli and Dwight will discuss how heightened enforcement can impact all businesses, from a potential visit for ICE, to audits and other worksite investigations, to considerations for mergers and acquisitions, and more. Whether your company employs individuals needing sponsorship or not, the Department of Homeland Security has broad investigative powers to ensure all employers are compliant with laws requiring only the employment of authorized workers, and any investigation is costly and disruptive, but there are steps your company can take now to be prepared.

AGENDA

9:45 – 9:55 a.m.
Registration

9:55 – 10:00 a.m.

Welcome

10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
“Impact of Increased Worksite Enforcement Including Increased Scrutiny on Employer-Sponsored Petitions & Travel”

10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
“I-9 Review and Audits”

11:00 – 11:05 a.m.
Break

11:05 – 11:35 a.m.
“ICE Visits & Steps to Mitigate Employee Loss”

11:35 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
“I-9 Considerations for M&A”

12:05 p.m.
Q&A/Networking (drinks and snacks provided)

SPEAKERS
Kelli L. Hayes, Partner, Thompson Hine
Dwight D. Myfelt, Counsel, Thompson Hine