KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Labor and immigration attorney Jorge Lopez says increased federal funding for Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents still hasn't hit the agency, so manufacturers should expect site visits and raids to increase in Q4 of this year and especially in the first half of 2026. Also in this podcast episode:
- Manufacturers must proactively track employees’ immigration status to avoid compliance issues.
- Increased audits make self-audits and I-9 reviews essential for workforce readiness.
- E-Verify alerts are helpful but do not guarantee protection from enforcement actions.
- Staffing shortages may occur due to stricter enforcement of immigration laws.
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