Dealing with Questions of Nationality and Citizenship

2017 Diversity & Inclusion Conference & Exposition

PowerPoints/Handouts Available

Recent executive orders seek to ban visas from certain countries and require employers to hire Americans first. Additionally, the new Office for Immigrant and Employee Rights is charging employers with discriminating against U.S. citizens and immigrants, and the Border Patrol is searching electronic devices and checking social media for “ideology.” All of this has created tension and confusion in the workplace. This session will examine:

The differences between nationality, citizenship, national origin and immigration status, and the workplace rights attached to each.
Recent executive orders and regulatory changes and their potential impact in the workplace.
Measures your organization should take to safeguard the rights of employees.
Emerging issues related to nationality, citizenship, national origin and immigration status and HR’s role in supporting affected employees.

Date(s) & Time(s):

Monday, October 23, 2017 - 1:45pm to 2:45pm

Presenter:

Sunday Rubenstein, SHRM-SCP

associate director, Visa and Immigration

Ernst & Young LLP

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Sunday is responsible for the internal operations providing consultative immigration services to US practice offices, business leadership, resources management and recruiting regarding immigration strategies for the employment of foreign nationals working in the US. She developed and implemented an International Travel Compliance Policy that supported 12,000 business travelers' trips which are evaluated for compliance with local immigration and tax regulations. She has also managed a team that supported an expatriate population of 300. Sunday has worked at EY for 23 years including 15 years in Immigration and Global Mobility and 8 years in Partnership Retirement Benefits. She holds a B.S. in Accounting and International Business from The Ohio State University.

SESSIONS:

Addie Hogan

partner

Pearl Law Group

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Addie has been dedicated to the practice of corporate immigration law since 2000. She represents and manages a range of corporate clients, from start-up companies to Fortune 500 technology clients, advising them on all aspects of U.S. business immigration law, including nonimmigrant work visas and applications for permanent residence. She also advises companies on general immigration policies, planning, and I-9 compliance. Before joining Pearl Law Group, Addie managed the immigration practice at a multi-practice firm.

While attending law school, Addie volunteered at The Katharine & George Alexander Community Law Center (KGACLC) where she assisted low-income residents obtain immigration advice. Addie continues to be involved in pro bono legal work, assisting both juveniles and domestic violence victims in obtaining proper immigration status and volunteering at local naturalization workshops.

SESSIONS:

Location:

Market Street Foyer (Street Level)

Amount of Credit:

1.00

Credit Type:

•SHRM PDCs

Session Type:

Concurrent Session

Competency:

HR Expertise

Global & Cultural Effectiveness

Intended Audience:

Mid-Level