ICE Enforcement: Employer Protection and Risk Management Strategies

Recent immigration enforcement actions throughout California have posed legal challenges for employers. Employment attorneys Steve Araiza and John Bakhit will discuss employer rights and responsibilities and best practices relating to interactions with ICE.

Steve Araiza brings traditional labor law expertise, while John Bakhit offers public sector employment experience and a former law enforcement officer’s perspective.

Key areas of discussion will include:

• Identifying potential legal exposure arising from worker eligibility and documentation concerns

• Understanding employer obligations when ICE detains employees

• Responding to federal law enforcement requests

• Working with organized labor and managing advocacy group interventions

• Controlling the narrative with respect to public relations

Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT

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