A record-setting settlement of claims alleging the knowing employment of illegal aliens demonstrates the government's intent to enforce immigration law through interagency task force investigations.
For more information about this development, see Littler's ASAP: Record Worksite Enforcement Settlement Sends Message to Employers of Illegal Aliens by David C. Whitlock.
For the first time in 20 years, the H-2A guest worker program for agricultural employees is slated for reform. On Dec. 11, the Department of Labor (DOL) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued final rules regarding the hiring of foreign agricultural workers, ostensibly to streamline the hiring process of these temporary and seasonal employees. Continue reading entry on Littler's Washington DC Employment Law Update blog.
Given the current economic crisis and other pressing issues facing the new president, sweeping immigration legislation is unlikely. Immigration policy in general is a contentious topic, so expect more piecemeal legislation as opposed to radical, across-the-board reform, as even in this economy there are areas where the shortages are not meeting our demographic needs, such as healthcare recruitment. Continue reading entry on Littler's Washington DC Employment Law update blog.
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