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Immigration and Customs Enforcement
The mission of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is to protect America from the cross-border crime and illegal immigration that threaten national security and public safety. This mission is executed through the enforcement of more than 400 federal statutes and focuses on smart immigration enforcement, preventing terrorism and combating the illegal movement of people…
Read MoreI-9, Employment Eligibility Verification
Use Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. All U.S. employers must properly complete Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States. This includes citizens and noncitizens. Both employees and employers (or authorized representatives of the employer) must complete…
Read MoreIN: Immigration Law & Employer Compliance
Dear Valued Customer, It’s a new era for employer liability strengthened by renewed DHS efforts to target employers who knowingly violate the law. In this issue of “——————” we focus on Immigration Law and Employer Compliance. Statistics from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Immigration Statistics indicate that in recent years, the unauthorized…
Read MoreReducing Lawsuit Exposure: Eleven Things Your Company Should Know
You must do everything possible to avoid work-related lawsuits, but obtaining Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) to protect your business from workers who believe their legal rights as employees of the company have been violated, is a vital backstop. Here are eleven important things your company should be aware of in order to reduce your…
Read MoreIN: Time To Review Your Sexual Harassment Policies & Training
Dear Valued Customer, Due to the continuing global outrage related to sexual harassment, most companies are reviewing their sexual harassment policies and training. The question is: what would happen if you or one of your employees acts inappropriately? Will Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) protect you from costly legal fees? And how could you prevent…
Read MoreSmall Business Sexual Harassment Insurance
A single sexual harassment lawsuit can cost a small business more than money. Apart from financial reparation, the reputation of your company can suffer irreparable damage. Without proper coverage, it is possible that a single lawsuit can bankrupt a smaller business. Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) provides small businesses the sexual harassment insurance that has…
Read MoreTime To Review Your Sexual Harassment Policies & Training
Today, I would like to go into a bit more detail on the types of sexual harassment claims, so that you understand how to avoid this happening in your company. In particular, what happens when an employee acts inappropriately? Will EPLI protect you, the employer, from costly legal fees? Increasing Claims of Sexual Harassment With the…
Read MoreTake steps to reduce your risk of employee lawsuits
Numerous state and federal laws provide job candidates and employees with protections from discrimination and other unfair workplace practices. The number of employee lawsuits has increased in recent years, and any size business is vulnerable to this type of risk. Small businesses can be especially vulnerable because they are less likely to retain employment attorneys…
Read MoreIN: Protect Yourself From Sexual Harassment In The Workplace
Dear Valued Customer, In this issue of “—————–” we focus on sexual harassment in the workplace. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission protects employees from being sexually harassed in the workplace. There are tens of thousands of charges filed every year, by both women and men. In just the last few years, companies had to…
Read MoreSexual Harassment: The Law Explained
It is unlawful to harass a person (an applicant or employee) because of that person’s sex. Harassment can include “sexual harassment” or unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature. Harassment does not have to be of a sexual nature, however, and can include offensive remarks…
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