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The Department of Homeland Security fined companies a total of $24 million for immigration violations in fiscal year 2009. This increase in fines has increased from no fines in fiscal year 2006. Given the increase in the number of ICE employer investigations, I wouldn’t be surprised if that number continued to increase. The New York Times recently reported on a ongoing dispute between Indian steelworkers and their employers about what claims were made to the workers when they came to the United States. The steelworkers were brought into the United States right after Katrina to assist in rebuilding the oil rigs of the Gulf. According to the … Continue reading “Guest Workers Tricked by Immigration Recruiters?” by Svilen.milev The Federal Government agreed to stop its immigration inquiry into Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation after the company agreed to pay the government $4.5 million dollars over three years and to use more stringent hiring standards. The corporation, a chicken processor, has admitted no criminal or civil wrongdoing. However, the business is just now … Continue reading “Immigration Inquiry Ends After Company Agrees To Pay $4.5 Million” As has been previously mentioned on this blog, American Apparel has fired many of its employees after receiving notice from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that it had found irregularities in their employment authorization documentation. Today, the New York Times has produced a comprehensive article that examines the firings from many different sides, including the … Continue reading “American Apparel’s I-9 Compliance Issues Revisited” The New York Times is reporting that the owners of Yamato Engine Specialists 1990 Ltd. have been ordered to pay a $100,000 for hiring unauthorized workers. The owners will, however, not be jailed. This company was one of the first companies to face an ICE Workplace enforcement investigation after President Obama was inauguated. Since ICE … Continue reading “Washington Company Pays $100,000 After I-9 Compliance Enforcement” Federal Contractors and sub-contractors are reminded that today, September 8, 2009, is the deadline that the Immigration Service has set for requiring participation in the E-verify program. The E-verify program allows for employers to check the work authorization status of new hires to ensure that no unauthorized individuals are employed. For more information, please visit … Continue reading “Reminder that Today is Deadline for Federal Contractors to Use E-verify” American Apparel is bracing for fines that appear to be forthcoming because of its employment of unauthorized workers. … Continue reading “American Apparel Braces for Fines After Immigration Probe” The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service is offering free webinars this fall for employers concerned with e-verify and the I-9 form requirements. The courses are directed towards employers, but are open to all those interested in the topic. The three basic courses offered throughout the month discuss: FAR E-verify, E-verify and the I-9 form. … Continue reading “USCIS Offering Free Webinars on E-verify for Employers” In a plea agreement with the U.S. District Attorney, two executives at Yamato Engine Specialists have pleaded guilty to felony immigration violations and will face probation. Additionally, their company is expected to pay a significant fine. As reported at Seatlepi.com, the U.S. Attorney for Western Washington stated that the case, “should put employers on notice … Continue reading “Washington State Company to Pay Fine for Immigration Violations” The downturn in the U.S. economy has caused stress on nearly all sectors of the United States economy. The A.P. has uncovered records that demonstrate the extent to which businesses have shied away from sponsoring immigrant workers during the economic downturn. In examining employment-based immigrant petitions, the A.P. reports that 235,000 applications were submitted in … Continue reading “Employment-based Immigrant Petitions Down Drastically” Today the Conference Committee is meeting to consolidate the House of Representatives’ stimulus bill and the Senate’s stimulus bill. The House’s version contains a provision that would require all federal contract recipients of stimulus funding to enroll in the E-verify system. E-verify is an electronic system meant to improve a business’ ability to verify … Continue reading “Mandatory E-Verify Program in the Stimulus Plan?” It is Martin Luther King Day and this will be a short post. Last Thursday, Janet Napolitano had her Senate confirmation hearing. As reported by the Washington Post, Governor Napolitano made one point unambiguously clear – the Department of Homeland Security will shift its focus from prosecuting unauthorized workers to prosecuting employers that are … Continue reading “Department Of Homeland Security Will Shift Focus on Employers” |
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