Common Sense I-9 Compliance and What to do When ICE Comes Knocking Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) has dramatically increased its I-9 audit activities in New Mexico and the consequences of non-compliance can be severe and include, but are not limited to, unwelcome business interruption, exorbitant fines, unwanted exposure, and even criminal charges. I-9 Employment Eligibility […]
When ICE Comes Knockin’, Don’t Let Your Restaurant Go Rockin’
Sometimes the best advice you can get as a restaurateur comes from your own peers. Read on for a take on immigration and employment practices from Guest Blogger and NMRA Member Jerry Harrell from Double Eagle in Mesilla, New Mexico: In the past, say, 180 days, you may have been approached by employees asking about […]
Immigrants and the Restaurant Industry
The National Restaurant Association has alerted us to some member concerns nationwide regarding President Trump’s recent immigration policies and orders. In some cases they learned that some restaurant employees are being stopped and questioned, and in some instances, are being asked for their “papers” and/or taken into custody. They do not believe that restaurant employees […]
I-9 Enforcement and Inspections Coming to Your Restaurant
I-9: The Two Page Form that Can Cost You $1,000s! With hints that ICE is ramping up its I-9 enforcement and compliance efforts, ICE will likely be issuing Notices of Inspection and subpoenas around the State. Right now is the perfect time to conduct an internal I-9 audit and make sure your restaurant has policies […]