By: Dawn Lurie
The passage of the vaguely named “Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act” led to widespread chatter that the law possibly prohibited employers from using E-Verify unless they were explicitly required to do so under federal law. In response to the confusion, Seyfarth attorneys sought clarification from Illinois state representatives and the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL).
Continue Reading E-Verify in Illinois: SB0508 Myths Dispelled, Rights ProtectedBy Marjorie Culver, Jeremy Corapi, and Dan Waldman
Seyfarth Synopsis: In the world of cross-border mergers and acquisitions, complex human resource and employment considerations arise during the transaction’s due diligence process. Depending on the transaction’s structure, these issues can be diverse and range in topics from immigration requirements to employee benefit matters to employee representative consultation obligations.
Continue Reading Cross-Border Transactions: Key Items to Review When Performing Human Resource and Employment Due Diligence
By Chuck Guzak
Seyfarth Synopsis: On May 4, 2021, Seyfarth attorneys convened a webinar entitled “The Biden Administration: Actions on Labor & Employment in the First 100 Days.” A panel composed of Leon Rodriguez, Tracy Billows, Scott Mallery, Scott Hecker,, and Kyllan Kershaw addressed a number of labor, employment and immigration related actions
Continue Reading The Biden Administration: Actions on Labor & Employment in the First 100 Days
Seyfarth Synopsis: Today’s post is by our colleague, Mahsa Aliaskari, Seyfarth Shaw LLP’s Senior Counsel. Mahsa has advised and defended businesses with up to 100,000+ nationwide employees on U.S. immigration compliance programs and practices. She and Angelo A. Paparelli — along with former USCIS Director, Leon Rodriguez, noted worksite enforcement lawyer, Dawn Lurie,
Continue Reading Targeted ICE Investigations ~ in it for the Long Haul with Record $95 Million Plea Deal for I-9 Violations
By: Elizabeth McKee, Gabriel Mozes and Jason E. Burritt
Seyfarth Synopsis: The U.S. Department of State has recently issued a new supplemental questionnaire that will enable officers at U.S. Consulates and Embassies to carry out enhanced and burdensome screenings of certain applicants for nonimmigrant and immigrant visas to the U.S.
As part of the Trump Administration’s extreme vetting
Continue Reading One Minute Memo: Extreme Vetting Measures To Include Questionnaires Asking for Detailed Travel History and Social Media Information
By Brian D. Potter, Gabriel Mozes, and Michelle Gergerian
Seyfarth Synopsis: On May 25, 2017, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit ruled that President Trump’s travel ban should remain on hold, upholding a preliminary injunction issued in March 2017 by a lower court.
The order in question is the Trump Administration’s revised Executive Order of
Continue Reading One Minute Memo: The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Maintains Nationwide Preliminary Injunction Blocking the Trump Administration’s Revised Travel Ban
By Jason E. Burritt, Michelle Gergerian, and Dawn M. Lurie
Seyfarth Synopsis: If Congress fails to pass a funding bill by midnight on Friday, April 28, resulting in a federal government shutdown, it would trigger numerous immigration-related ripple effects on employers, both large and small. The federal government, through its various agencies, plays a key role in
Continue Reading Potential Government Shutdown: Immigration Consequences for Employers and their Foreign National Employees
By Dawn M. Lurie and Leon Rodriguez
Seyfarth Synopsis: As the Department of Homeland Security, as well as the administration generally, signals increases in immigration enforcement activity, businesses are advised to implement clear protocols for the conduct of key personnel in the event of a visit by a federal officer, particularly Special Agents of the Department of Homeland Security,
Continue Reading Quick Guidance: What To Do In The Event of a Visit By The DHS-ICE Agents
By Dawn Lurie and Leon Rodriguez
Seyfarth Synopsis: Seyfarth’s Business Immigration Group recently launched a new blog that features a huge team of national and international immigration thought leaders. Check out their most recent post on searches of personal devices at the U.S. Border by clicking [HERE].
Seyfarth Synopsis: In light of recent events related to the most recent Executive Order banning travel to the United States for nationals from certain countries, please continue reading for more detailed information regarding this Executive Order and what employers may wish to consider in response.
On Friday, January 27, President Trump signed an Executive Order
Continue Reading Client Alert – Executive Order Immediately Suspends Travel into the U.S. for Certain Foreign Nationals