Massachusetts has enacted the Promoting Rule of Law, Oversight, Trust and Equal Constitutional Treatment Act, known as the PROTECT Act. Most significantly for employers, the Act introduces a new and immediate compliance obligation: Massachusetts employers must provide written notice to all employees within 48 hours of receiving a Notice of Inspection from ICE regarding Form I-9 employment eligibility verification records or other employment records, except where otherwise required by federal law.
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When ICE Knocks, the Clock Starts: Navigating Massachusetts' New Employer Notification Law

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