I-9 Inspections and Immigration Audits: Best Practices for Employers

Overview:

Is your organization prepared for a potential workplace immigration raid? With the upcoming Trump Administration signaling a renewed focus on immigration enforcement, it's more important than ever for employers to ensure compliance and protect their workforce

Join us for this essential webinar, "Preventing and Preparing for Workplace Immigration-Related Raids," where we delve into the critical steps every employer needs to take to ensure compliance and protect their workforce. This is not just about managing risk-it’s about fostering a culture of responsibility and preparedness in uncertain times.

Our comprehensive session will cover:

• Your legal responsibilities as an Employer
• Developing a robust compliance program
• Effective response strategies to ICE actions
• Real-world case studies and practical insights

Don't leave your organization vulnerable to hefty fines or legal action. Equip yourself with the expertise to maintain compliance and safeguard your employees.

Why you should Attend:

What You’ll Gain:

Clarity on Compliance: Understand your obligations under U.S. immigration law, including Form I-9 and E-Verify requirements, and learn how to create a bulletproof compliance program to mitigate risks.

Actionable Strategies: Get step-by-step guidance on how to respond to Notices of Inspection, manage unannounced workplace raids, and address Social Security Administration (SSA) "no-match" letters without exposing your organization to liability.

Legal Insights: Hear about navigating the fine line between cooperating with authorities and protecting your employees’ rights. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls that can lead to fines, penalties, and reputational damage.

Real-World Case Studies: Discover lessons from organizations that have successfully navigated enforcement actions and audits, and gain practical insights you can apply immediately.

Why This Matters:

Immigration enforcement isn’t just a federal issue-it’s a workforce issue. A poorly managed raid or audit can result in:

• Severe financial penalties
• Disruption to business operations
• Damage to employee trust and morale
• Legal action for non-compliance
• Being proactive is your best defense. This webinar will arm you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to navigate these challenges with integrity and legal savvy

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Introduction
• • Overview of current immigration enforcement landscape
  • Importance of employer preparedness
• Understanding Immigration Enforcement Actions
• • Distinction between I-9 audits and workplace raids
  • Legal basis and authority of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
  • Social Security Administration “No-Match” Letters
• Employer Responsibilities and Legal Obligations
• • Form I-9 compliance requirements
  • E-Verify system: benefits and considerations
  • Record-keeping and document retention policies
• Developing a Comprehensive Compliance Program
• • Conducting regular internal I-9 audits
  • Responding to “No-Match” Letters
  • Training HR personnel and management on compliance
• Establishing protocols for responding to ICE actions
• • Responding to ICE Audits and Raids
  • Best practices for handling Notices of Inspection
  • Steps to take during an unannounced workplace raid
  • Protecting employee rights while ensuring organizational compliance
• Mitigating Risks and Avoiding Penalties
• • Common compliance pitfalls and how to avoid them
  • Understanding potential fines and legal consequences
  • Strategies for maintaining a lawful workforce
• Case Studies and Lessons Learned
• • Analysis of recent enforcement actions and outcomes
  • Practical insights from organizations that have faced audits or raids

Who Will Benefit:

• Human Resources Professional
• Employer
• Supervisor