When ICE Comes Knocking - Preparing for a Government Investigation 6.28.18

Investigations and audits from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are on the rise and the numbers are expected to grow substantially over the next year.  With significant increases in fines for I-9 violations (both paperwork and the hiring of undocumented workers), all employers, regardless of size or industry, need to be more diligent regarding their I-9 compliance practices. This includes employers who do not have foreign national employees.  In addition, the State of California has its own laws and investigations that are catching employers off-guard. 

• Are you prepared if ICE or another government agency was to pay a visit to your company? 
• Do you know the correct steps to take to ensure that your actions during an investigation don’t lead to additional penalties? 
• Are you on top of both the California and Federal laws surrounding government investigations in the I-9 and E-Verify context?
• Are you aware of the potential penalties for non-compliance?