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Immigration

Jul. 24, 2025

Thin ICE: Legal risks employers face in immigration enforcement

Given recent ICE workplace activity, California labor and employment attorneys are poised to face a wave of inquiries from both employers and employees about potential civil liabilities tied to employer responses.

Daren H. Lipinsky

Senior trial attorney
Rizio Lipinsky Law Firm, P.C.

Phone: (909) 620-1800

Email: dlipinsky@riziolawfirm.com

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Bryan L. McNally

Trial Attorney
McNally Law Firm

Bryan L. McNally is a trial attorney at the McNally Law Firm, representing plaintiffs in a variety of labor and employment matters.

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Thin ICE: Legal risks employers face in immigration enforcement
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On June 9, the California Labor Commissioner issued a press release reminding employers of certain laws that protect undocumented employees (Labor Code Sections 90.2, 98.6, 244, 1019, 1019.1 and 1019.2, 1117.1). Given the recent activity of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the workplace, calls to attorneys may not be limited to those seeking advice concerning immigration and treatment of un...

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