Immigration and Employment Law, Today’s Tangled Web

Immigration and Employment Law, Today’s Tangled Web

Author: Legal Talk Network July 22, 2025 Duration: 41:55
When it comes to foreign workers inside the United States today, the world of immigration law has seemingly been upended. It can be hard to keep up with rapidly evolving events and rulings, but with clients and employers at risk, professionals who represent them can’t afford to fall behind. When do employers check work authorization, and how often can they? What do employers need to be looking for? And what industries are most affected?  While the Trump v. Casa case may not have brought the clarity many in labor and employment law sought, it was simply a procedural move that limits jurisdiction, it’s not the final word. This gets confusing in a hurry as the labor and employment professionals grapple with protective status, refugees, temporary status, and workforce eligibility issues. Hear insights from accomplished guests Jonathan Grode and Ingrid Nava into where shifting immigration policies may affect labor and employment law and what some of these decisions mean across the country and across labor sectors. In today’s uncertain times, it’s important to understand the limits of what employers can do, even when they are trying to do the right thing, as well as the rights of employees. Confused? You’re not alone. Mentioned in This Episode: Trump v. Casa, U.S. Supreme Court “Trump v. CASA and the future of the universal injunction,” SCOTUSblog explainer ABA Labor and Employment Law Section ABA Labor and Employment Law events

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