Time to Get Your Ducks in a Row, before the Chickens Come Home to Roost
September 16th, 2009 § Leave a Comment
Last Friday, a Missouri poultry processing company paid $450,000 in administrative fines following a 2007 worksite enforcement investigation. The fine will be used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to fund future enforcement activities. In addition to the fine, the settlement requires the company to train all Human Resources personnel, and set up company compliance policies to ensure that all Immigration laws are followed. In the ICE press release, Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for ICE, John Morton, notes that “Significant fines help hold businesses accountable to ensure a legal workforce”.
When it comes to I-9s, E-Verify and worksite compliance, we encourage companies to be proactive and preemptive. Careful review of existing I-9s, comprehensive training and the creation of strong compliance policies can help your company avoid hefty fines, negative publicity, and even criminal charges. Contact us for more information.
