Punching In: Employers Brace for Trump Immigration Raids, Audits

Monday morning musings for workplace watchers.

Workplace Immigration | California Labor-Management Committees

Andrew Kreighbaum: While much of the incoming administration’s policy agenda for the immigrant workforce is still unknown, employers are gearing up for a dramatic increase in worksite enforcement, as outlined by key Trump officials.

That will include a return of surprise raids of companies suspected of employing unauthorized immigrant workers already promised by former acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement director and Trump “border czar” pick Tom Homan. Employers will also see stepped up I-9 audits that could be just as disruptive for many companies.

“This enforcement may come ...