Category: Immigration

Why Employers Everywhere Should Care About Florida’s New Immigration Law

On July 1, 2023, Florida’s new law regulating immigration within the State of Florida became effective. Known as FL 1718, the law is far-reaching and will significantly affect most employers in the state. Especially affected are the agriculture, landscaping, hospitality, and construction industries which traditionally cannot meet their employment needs through the recruitment of U.S. workers or foreign workers with...

Which Provisions of California’s So-Called ‘Sanctuary State’ Legislation Affecting Employers are Currently in Effect?

Which Provisions of California’s So-Called ‘Sanctuary State’ Legislation Affecting Employers are Currently in Effect?

While portions of California’s Immigrant Worker Protection Act have been enjoined, employers remain subject to notice obligations. California passed a statute limiting the extent to which employers could cooperate with federal immigration officials. Litigation quickly ensued, and a recent decision enjoined enforcement of part of the law, while leaving other provisions unaffected. With the speed of the news cycle, employers...