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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.
Resources for Your Business
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.
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.
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 view the Insight.
Confidential Bulletin
A CRA Podcast
Check out our two mini-episodes featuring CRA legal partner Vance Piggot (Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann & Girard),
answering top questions about federal immigration compliance.
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
Workplace Immigration Law in 2025: What Restaurants Should Expect
Published January 22, 2025
Resources for Your Employees
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Resources for All Californians
CA.GOV
Immigration & CA Families
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.
Our CRA Legal Partners
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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More resources from our Legal partners:
- Fisher Phillips:
(Federal Compliance) An Employer’s Playbook For ICE Audits And Workplace Raids Insight
Workplace Immigration Update: February 7 Edition Insight
A Whirlwind Start: Employers' Recap of First 21 Days of the Trump Administration Insight
Answers To Employer Questions In Wake Of Threatened ICE Raids FAQs
Incoming Border Czar Signals Heightened Immigration Enforcement Insight - Zaller Law Group:
Key Steps to Protect Your Business Social Post
How a Trump Administration Could Impact Key Issues for California Employers in 2025 Insight - Jackson Lewis:
Immigration Enforcement Podcast
Exceptional Service: Restaurant Immigration Compliance for Employers Podcast
When ICE Knocks One Sheet
Immigration in the News
LOS ANGELES TIMES ● SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED
Fewer diners, tense workers at L.A. restaurants amid Trump's immigration crackdown
SF GATE ● SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED
California's food industry readies to fight 'the cruelty and the stupidity' of Trump
THE SACRAMENTO BEE ● SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED
California leaders propose another measure to keep immigration officers away from schools