Single Work and Residence Permit for Non-EU Workers Required Under New Directive

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Immigration/Global Migration Group

An important new European Directive designed to facilitate migration of non-EU citizens was approved in December and has been officially published.

The legislation imposes significant obligations on EU member states in two respects:

  • a single procedure for non-EU migrants to apply for a combined work and residence permit; and
  • equal rights for third-country nationals working legally within the EU.

The Directive applies to all member states apart from Denmark, the United Kingdom and Ireland (which are specifically excluded).

To learn more about the Directive and its potential implications for employers, please continue reading at our collaborative blog, Global Employment Law.

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DOJ Awards Grants to Target Immigration-Based Employment Discrimination

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Governmental Affairs Team

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded $723,000 in grants to various groups nationwide to help combat immigration-related employment discrimination. These grants, administered by the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division’s Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC), will range from $48,000 to $87,000 for each of the 12 named recipients. Read the full story on Littler's Washington DC Employment Law Update blog.

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Use of E-Verify Program Proves Challenging and Controversial

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Immigration/Global Migration Group

USA Today reports that the federal E-Verify system is becoming increasingly popular with states, despite the pitfalls and controversies that surround its use. The problems, identified in a report commissioned by the Homeland Security Department, include the following:

  • false preliminary rejections that may result in increased discrimination against foreign-born employees
  • improper use of E-Verify to check the status of job applicants
  • lack of measures to prevent the use of fraudulent IDs

Janet Napolitano, new head of the Department of Homeland Security and a strong supporter of E-Verify, has ordered a review of the program, due February 20, 2009.

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