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S.E.A. Is Coming to Texas and Inviting All TNLA Members to Participate

10/19/2018

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Would you like to have H-2B cap relief and a better system of visa allocations? Come and join industry members, like yourself, in an opportunity to learn about ongoing political efforts to reform the H-2B system.

The Seasonal Employment Alliance (SEA) will be visiting Houston, Austin, and Dallas at the end of October to host a series of townhalls on the H-2B visa issue and engage individuals with grassroots advocacy efforts. SEA is partnering with TNLA to offer members the chance to participate and learn about:
  • Current state of cap relief for 2019 and beyond
  • How you can best help the cause
  • What is going on with site visits from USCIS?

The Seasonal Employment Alliance is a national single-issue advocacy group focused on the reform of the H-2B program by providing cap relief. The organization is primarily composed of H-2B employers, employment agents, and allied associations. You can click here to purchase your tickets. You can visit the following links to find out more information.

October 30th Houston:  1 PM- 3 PM

October 31st Austin: 10 AM- 12 PM

November 1st Dallas: 1 PM- 3 PM


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I-9 COMPLIANCE & CHECKLIST

10/3/2018

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IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM FEWA: Jacob Monty with Monty & Ramirez, LLP, Attorneys at Law
 
         Given the current administration's sharp shift in immigration enforcement, I-9 compliance is quickly gaining reputation amongst employers as an area fraught with harsh penalties for employers failing to comply with its maze of compliance requirements. In recent months, large-scale raids conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") agents have struck chains as popular as 7 Eleven and have reached meat-processing plants as far away as rural Tennessee. For many, the raids have also hit close to home, as more than 150 people were arrested just last August at a trailer manufacturer plant near Paris, Texas. With immigration enforcement gaining traction, it is no surprise that many towns with significant immigration population are paralyzed by fear and uncertainty. Some vulnerable residents find themselves taking drastic measures to avoid attention, such as refusing to leave the house or even avoid showing up for work altogether. Likewise, employers are not immune from the consequences of immigration enforcement. Even as few companies continue to be battered by workplace raids, an increasing number of employers are feeling the effect of immigration enforcement through the sharp rise in I-9 audits and heavy fines for subsequent noncompliance.
 
          While it is undeniable that enforcement is at an all-time high, employers need to take this opportunity to ensure that their employee records are in order. While some employers continue to use E-Verify, a few employers have begun experimenting with IMAGE-a certification program approved by ICE-or electronic preparation services to improve their compliance.  Despite the efforts, however, the reality is that many employers consistently fail to meet the minimum requirements set forth by law. And even those who do participate in E-Verify or IMAGE are not exempt from an unannounced audit or raid.
 
          If you are an employer seeking to minimize your interactions with ICE, it is imperative to understand the importance of keeping and updating your employee records. For one, employers should ensure that a Form I-9 exists on file for each employee hired after November 6, 1986. For another, it is crucial to begin training your human resources personnel, managers, or supervisors in the area of immigration compliance. Having a knowledgeable and proactive human resources department can often serve as the first line of defense against suspicious or fraudulent documents-a magnet for I-9 audits. In addition, be cognizant of your employees' expiring employment authorization documents and be proactive in their re-verification. Finally, for many employers, there is no better defense against an external ICE audit than conducting your own. For over twenty years, Monty and Ramirez has pioneered conducting mock audits for our clients. These mock audits can alert you to deficiencies in employee records while bolstering your good-faith defense against any allegations that may arise the future. Our mock audits have helped countless employers avoid or mitigate potentially catastrophic immigration consequences. To put our mock audits and other best practices to work for you, please contact us at 281-493-5529.  As another tool, here is an I-9 Compliance Checklist provided by Monty & Ramirez, LLP.

FEWA | Federation of Employers & Workers of America | 877-422-3392 | www.fewaglobal.org


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