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In Oconomowoc Area School District v. Cota, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that protections against arrest record discrimination under the...
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Tennessee’s new immigration enforcement law mandates that employers verify the legal status of their workers through the E-Verify system...
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Employers should prepare for increased immigration enforcement, including I-9 inspections and site visits, as U.S. Immigration and Customs...
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The U.S. Department of Justice’s new immigration enforcement directives impact employers by increasing penalties for hiring unauthorized...
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