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What to Do When ICE Targets Your Workplace

In Employment Law by Kristy DonahueLeave a Comment

An investigation or raid by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can be a disorienting and stressful experience for any business owner. Your primary concerns likely split between protecting your employees and safeguarding your business operations. Understanding your rights and responsibilities is the first step toward navigating this challenging situation. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step approach for business owners. …

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All New Mexico Developmental Disability Waiver Providers Must Carefully Understand the Difference Between Employee and Contractor Classifications or Risk Devastating Penalties.

In Department of Labor (DOL), Employment Law by Kathy BlackLeave a Comment

The Developmental Disabilities (“DD”) waiver program in New Mexico provides services to assist children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Developmental Disabilities Supports Division of the New Mexico Health Care Authority sets standards for delivery of DD waiver services and offers training for providers, including Direct Support Professionals (“DSPs”), who provide services directly to disabled individuals, often in …