An Employer’s Playbook For ICE Audits And Workplace Raids
Immigration enforcement across the country has raised tensions at workplaces across all industries, with federal officials ratcheting up the pressure – what if your business is next? This Insight will provide you with a detailed playbook: proactive steps to take to minimize the chances that you’ll face an immigration audit or raid, and practical steps to consider should immigration officials arrive at your workplace . We’ve also created two checklists for you to use as a recap for the key pieces of guidance. ⚠️ Before We Begin: Know The Risks Employers that commit immigration violations face significant penalties: Civil Fines : Up to $2,861 per I-9 violation, up to $5,724 for knowingly hiring undocumented workers, and up to $28,619 per worker for repeat offenders. Criminal Penalties : Business leaders can face up to 10 years in prison and $250,000 in fines for knowingly employing undocumented workers. Asset Seizure : Conviction may trigger forfeiture of assets and profits ...