How to Handle ICE Visits at Your California Workplace

Описание: California employers must know exactly what to do—and what not to do—when ICE visits the workplace. In this video, CEA experts explain employer rights, employee rights, and step-by-step procedures for handling ICE inspections legally and safely.

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What You’ll Learn in This Video

What an ICE visit is and why it happens
Employer rights and limitations during workplace inspections
The difference between warrants, subpoenas, and requests for access
What supervisors should do if ICE arrives unexpectedly
How to protect employee rights while remaining compliant
Best practices for documentation and record handling
Required postings and notification obligations
How to train staff before an ICE visit occurs

Video Chapters

00:00 – Introduction
00:20 – Why ICE visits occur
01:10 – Employer rights during ICE inspections
02:00 – What ICE agents can and cannot access
03:00 – Required documentation and proper responses
04:00 – Employee rights and anti-retaliation rules
05:00 – How to prepare supervisors before an ICE visit
06:00 – Best practices for compliance and risk reduction
07:00 – Final recommendations

Resources for California Employers

Need help preparing your workplace or updating your HR policies?
https://employers.org/uscis-employer-... for:
HR compliance guidance
Supervisor training
Model policies and checklists
Member hotline support
Required state and federal posters
Workplace investigation training
Employee Handbook updates

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