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The CRA has a strong team of law firms with varying specialties to counsel our members on any matter.

Contact the CRA Member Helpline to set up your call with one of our legal partners. Remember, CRA members get one call (not to exceed 15 minutes) of legal advice every month.

FREE EVENT FOR RESTAURANT OPERATORS
JULY 25TH ● 2 - 4 PM ● SETTECENTO DTLA

Navigating Immigration Law & Enforcement for Restaurants: A Legal Forum for Restaurant Operators

Get practical guidance on what to do before and if ICE visits your restaurant, including checklists to prepare your team.

How to Prepare Before Immigration Officials Come

UPDATED INDUSTRY INSIGHT
Have your 'house' in order before an employment sweep

California's restaurants have seen increased enforcement actions from state and federal agencies regarding compliance with labor laws, including wage payments, worker eligibility, and workers' compensation insurance. Starting in 2025, enhanced enforcement powers and audits may lead to significant penalties and legal challenges for non-compliance. 

CRA members, log into the website to read.

ON DEMAND WEBINAR
Immigration, ICE & I-9s: Navigating Compliance in 2025

Recorded on: March 06, 2025 | Join CRA Legal Center partner, Zaller Law Group and EisnerAmper for a webinar on immigration status, work eligibility, I-9 compliance, responding to ICE and government agency requests for worker eligibility status, and best practices for new hire documents and onboarding employees. Ensuring your company’s compliance with these regulations is crucial.

CRA members, log into the website to watch.

CRA LEGAL PARTNER RESOURCE
I-9 Compliance Checklist

Berliner Cohen

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CRA LEGAL PARTNER RESOURCE
ICE Audit 7 Raid Preparation Checklist

Fisher Phillips

CRA LEGAL PARTNER RESOURCE
An Employer’s Playbook For ICE Audits And Workplace Raids

Fisher Phillips

CRA LEGAL PARTNER RESOURCE
Answers to Employer Questions In Wake of Threatened ICE Raids

Fisher Phillips

Quick Listen: Confidential Bulletin, A CRA Podcast

In under 15 minutes, CRA legal partner Vance Piggott, Shareholder at Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard, answers your questions about federal and state immigration compliance. Listen to both episodes below! 

What to Do When ICE Comes

UPDATED INDUSTRY INSIGHT
What to do if immigration officials target your business

Employers, if you are facing an ICE visit, reviewing best practices to avoid discrimination claims is crucial. Understand the legal implications, recognize the importance of training your frontline managers, and explore additional strategies to help your business remain compliant. Complimentary I-9 Compliance checklist included. 

CRA members, log into the website to view the Insight.

CRA LEGAL PARTNER RESOURCE
Immediate Action Checklist If ICE Shows Up

Fisher Phillips

CRA LEGAL PARTNER RESOURCE
An Employer’s Playbook For ICE Audits And Workplace Raids

Fisher Phillips

CRA LEGAL PARTNER RESOURCE
When ICE Knocks One Sheet

Jackson Lewis

Keeping Your Business Compliant
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who can I contact if I have questions about Immigration?

If you have questions, please reach out to the CRA Helpline. CRA members receive one 15-minute complimentary call every month with our legal partners. Use the form below or email us at helpline@calrest.org.

Do you have a checklist for I-9 compliance?

Yes, CRA Legal Center partner Berliner Cohen includes a checklist within the Industry Insight: What to do if immigration officials target your business.

What is AB 450?

AB 450 is a series of rules that restrict a California employer’s right to cooperate with the federal government absent certain safeguards, as well as requiring Employers to provide notice to employees of federal action.

Do I have to post anything if I have received a notice of inspection from an immigration agency?

Yes, pursuant to Labor Code section 90.2(a), employers are required to notify employees of an inspection within 72 hours of receiving the notification. 

Resources for Your Employees

DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Resources for All Californians

CA.GOV
Immigration & CA Families

Federal Immigration Law Changes

CRA LEGAL PARTNER RESOURCE
Supreme Court Backs Trump’s Plan to Terminate Work Authorizations for Over 500,000 Foreign Nationals: 5 Steps for CHNV Parole Program Employers

Fisher Phillips

CRA LEGAL PARTNER RESOURCE
Immigration Blog

Jackson Lewis

CRA LEGAL PARTNER RESOURCE
Immigration Enforcement Podcast

Jackson Lewis

CRA Legal Partners

Remember, CRA members get 15 minutes of free legal advice each month with our legal partners! 

Alden Parker with Fisher Phillips
Anthony Zaller with Zaller Law Group
Bruno Katz with Wilson Elser
Christine H. Long with Berliner Cohen
Vance Piggott  with Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard
Laura A. Pierson-Scheinberg with Jackson Lewis

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