In Investopedia, Dan Brown outlines the proactive steps employers can take to prepare for increased ICE enforcement, reviewing I-9s and work authorizations, planning for potential audits, and setting clear protocols for staff, to stay compliant while protecting their workforce.
As enforcement activity rises, Brown's guidance centers on preparation over reaction. He points employers first to internal reviews of their I-9 forms and temporary work authorizations, keeping every document current, and then to having a clear plan ready in case ICE conducts an audit. Just as important, he notes, is making sure staff know how to respond if officers arrive on site.
Taken together, Brown told Investopedia, these measures help "maintain compliance, reduce risk and support employees" while keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly.
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