Speaker: Laura Burton, Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP

Employers of all sizes area suffering the consequences of simple mistakes made in employment verification and other immigration requirements.  Too often, HR managers and other professionals assume that I-9 compliance practices are in order when, in fact, they are not, leaving the company and individuals open to fines, lawsuits, and even jail time.  Immigration enforcement is increasing and ICE is on the audit warpath, ready to issue large fines for employers not in compliance with immigration requirements.  In this interactive session, find answers to your questions about employment eligibility verification and immigration issues that affect HR professionals.

In this session, you will learn about:

• The New I-9 Form
• Verification and Compliance
• Best Practice Tips for New Hires and Current Employees
• E-Verify
• ICE Raids and Audits

About the Speaker:

Ms. Burton is a partner with Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP in its Greensboro, North Carolina, office.  She is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in immigration law and is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association International Law & Practice Section Council.  Her practice focuses predominantly on business immigration, international law, and workers’ compensation defense.  She counsels a variety of companies and individuals regarding all aspects of their business immigration needs, including inbound and outbound employee transfer, employment- and family-based immigrant and non-immigrant visas, consular contacts, ICE worksite enforcement, and I-9 issues.  Ms. Burton regularly speaks and writes on a variety of topics relating to immigration and employment law.

Sponsor: BB&T