With the return of Donald Trump to the presidency, California employers should evaluate how key workplace issues could be influenced under a Trump administration. Here’s an analysis of how these critical areas may be affected:
1. Immigration and Enforcement
Under a Trump administration, there could be an intensified focus on immigration enforcement. This might include
California’s Immigrant Worker Protection Act became effective January 1, 2018. The law, set forth in AB 450, requires, among other items, employers to verify that immigration officials have a judicial warrant or subpoena prior to entering the workplace and for employers to provide notice to employees if there has been a request to review the
In addition to the “sanctuary state” legislation signed into law by Governor Brown yesterday, the Governor also signed AB 450 into law. The law is effective January 1, 2018, and requires, among other items, employers to verify that immigration officials have a judicial warrant or subpoena prior to entering the workplace and for employers
Assemblymember David Chiu (D-San Francisco) introduced a bill – AB 450 – that would put employers between the federal government and the state of California in the immigration debate. Basically, the bill imposes penalties on employers who cooperate or do not notify the state of federal immigration actions taking place at their locations. As set
President Obama’s announcement of his controversial plan to provide amnesty for illegal 
immigrants to remain in the country who meet certain requirements raises a few employment and immigration issues for employers. Putting the politics aside, it is a good time for employers to review their obligations under the law to confirm a worker’s eligibility to
Today, February 2, 2009, employers were supposed to transition to start using a new I-9 Form. However, Friday, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services department made the following announcement:
USCIS Delays Rule Changing List of Documents Acceptable to Verify Employment Eligibility Reopens Public Comment Period for 30 days
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced