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Florida immigrant work permit law struck down

Why the Florida Immigrant Work Permit Law Was Just Struck Down

Civil Rights and Legal Advocacy, Federal vs State Authority, Florida Politics, Immigration Law, U.S. Constitutional Law /

A federal judge has blocked Florida’s 2023 “Immigrant Work Permit” law (SB 1718) from being enforced. The ruling halts provisions that would have imposed new immigration-verification rules and penalties affecting employers and workers across the state. This article explains what the law required, why it was struck down, who is impacted, and what happens next […]

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Business owner reviewing I-9 compliance documents

The New I-9 Audit Rules Every Small Business Should Have Read Yesterday

Business Risk Management, Employment Law, HR and Workforce Management, Immigration and Work Authorization, Small Business Compliance /

Small businesses can face I‑9 paperwork penalties of hundreds to thousands of dollars per form, plus higher fines and potential criminal exposure for knowingly hiring unauthorized workers. With ICE audits increasing and enforcement rules updated, even minor technical errors can trigger costly inspections and disruption. This article explains the newest I‑9 audit rules, common audit

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Federal agencies ICE, DOL, and EEOC collaborating

Project Firewall Explained – The Partnership Between ICE, DOL, and EEOC

Employment Rights, Federal Regulations, Immigration Law, Labor Law, Workplace Compliance /

Project Firewall is a federal interagency initiative that coordinates ICE, the Department of Labor, and the EEOC to prioritize labor and civil-rights enforcement while limiting immigration enforcement actions that could deter workers from reporting violations. It’s designed to help employees—regardless of immigration status—come forward about wage theft, unsafe conditions, discrimination, or retaliation without fearing immediate

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