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What I've Been Reading This Week

I do not come across too many articles that also fall into the immigration category, even though I have several friends and readers of the blog who practice in that field.  With that being said, I recently came across a ruling that dealt with an I-9 related issue that proved to be very costly for the employer (to the tune of over $200,000.00 in penalties).  So for those of my readers who also practice in the immigration field, this post is for you!

As always, below are a few articles that caught my eye this week.


Ensuring There are No Hiccups When Implementing a Sick Leave Plan

This is a really well written article from the Orrick Blog.  They really know their stuff and write several articles that I always enjoy reading.  This particular one deals with how an employer can ensure there are limited hiccups when a sick leave plan is implemented.  Granted, there are bound to be obstacles and unforeseen issues that crop up, but this is worth a read on how some of those pitfalls can be avoided.



Recently, a decision was handed down by the US Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review which uphold penalties imposed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for an employer's "technical" I-9 violation.  The big takeaway from this ruling is that the individual who signs Section 2 of the I-9 form (on the employer's side) MUST be the same individual that reviewed the original employment verification documents presented by the employee. 


Uber: Changing Transportation & Also the Labor Market

The New York Times had a good note on how Uber's success and tremendous growth have fueled other companies to model their business plans after Uber.  In particular, the way that Uber utilizes and mobilizes its workforce is quite unique, and as the article points out, a trend that other companies seem to be following.  Can Uber change more than just the transportation industry?  I'd say yes, given the impact it has had on the labor market so far.

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