HR Update: Immigration
 

Wednesday, April 11, 2007 – 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Regarding immigration, the emphasis has shifted from civil fines to criminal charges, and some of the proposed federal rules raise fines to as much as $20,000 per worker and 3 years in jail for repeat offenders, for companies that hire illegal aliens or fail to keep appropriate records.

  • Should I sign up for a pilot program?
  • Should I verify social security numbers?
  • What should I do if I get a "no match letter"?
  • Do I need to change I-9 procedures?
  • Are there steps to avoid civil and criminal liability?
  • Will the government reinstitute "raids"?

Presented by Wimberly & Lawson, Attorneys at Law:


Jim Wimberly

Jim Hughes

IMMIGRATION PRESENTATION

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