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With heightened immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, businesses may face visits from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Companies should be prepared by designating a trained point of contact to handle ICE visits, knowing the type…
Tennessee’s new immigration enforcement law mandates that employers verify the legal status of their workers through the E-Verify system, effective January 1, 2025. Companies with more than 6 employees must use this federal tool to ensure employees are legally…
Employers should prepare for increased immigration enforcement, including I-9 inspections and site visits, as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensifies its focus on unauthorized workers. Employers must ensure I-9 forms are properly completed, maintain…
The U.S. Department of Justice’s new immigration enforcement directives impact employers by increasing penalties for hiring unauthorized workers. Employers must carefully navigate these directives, ensuring they comply with updated I-9 requirements, verify work…
Indiana House lawmakers passed House Bill 1531, which would penalize businesses with more than 10 employees that knowingly hire illegal immigrants. The bill, aimed at enforcing stricter immigration laws, introduces penalties like warnings, suspensions, and potential…
Generative AI (GenAI) is increasing the risk of employee impersonation and identity fraud, according to the 2025 State of Identity Fraud report. AI-driven technologies, including deepfakes and counterfeit ID generators, have been linked to a rise in biometric spoofs…
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is partnering with ID.me for faster ID verification in the unemployment system. Iowans must use ID.me to verify their identity when applying for unemployment benefits by April 1st. The process aims to reduce fraudulent claims and…
As drug legalization gains traction across the U.S., drug testing laws vary by state. Only five states have strong workplace drug testing legislation, and 11 states lack any laws on the matter. Since 2012, 19 states, plus Washington, D.C., have legalized recreational…
A new bill introduced in Prince George’s County aims to prevent public safety departments from automatically disqualifying candidates who test positive for cannabis during the application process. The bill, introduced by Councilmember Krystal Oriadha, seeks to address…
A U.S. District Court in Maryland ruled that employers are not required to allow employees to use medically prescribed marijuana at work, even under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While the court acknowledged that employees cannot be discriminated against…