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Politics : A Hard Look At Donald Trump -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Bill who wrote (258)	3/11/2016 7:50:57 PM
From: THE WATSONYOUTH	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 46864

It is unlawful.......see following article. one of the main reasons employers hire them flouting the law is that they can deduct the illegals salaries and benefits from gross income...............Cruz plans to stop this...........Trump doesn't even know what's in Session's plan which he just copied into his web site. Do you?? ....a snip of Cruz's immigration plan Strengthen E-Verify. E-Verify – a federal program that lets employers verify the legal status of job applicants – is essential to ensuring that employers are not hiring illegal immigrants at the expense of hardworking Americans and legal immigrants. Despite E-Verify’s proven accuracy and success, Congress and President Obama have obstructed its availability. A Cruz Administration will: Treat E-Verify as a national security tool: Push to have E-Verify both permanently reauthorized in statute and deemed an essential national security screening tool, to ensure that it operates in the event of a lapse in funding. Require E-Verify for all federal contractors and subcontractors: Require all federal government contractors and subcontractors to use E-Verify. Companies that refuse to use E-Verify will be barred from receiving federal contracts. Make E-Verify effortless for the private sector: Determine ways to expand E-Verify without burdening employers. Stop companies from deducting illegal immigrants’ salaries from gross income. Under current law, companies that violate federal law by hiring illegal immigrants to work for them may deduct the costs of illegal immigrant pay and benefits from their gross income at tax time. The Internal Revenue Service is basically providing a huge incentive to companies to violate immigration law. It is no wonder companies refuse to obey the law, especially in a lax enforcement environment. As President, I will forcefully pursue legislation, similar to Rep. Steve King’s (R-Iowa) New Illegal Deduction Elimination Act, which will amend the Internal Revenue Code to prevent companies from deducting illegal immigrants’ salaries and benefiting from lawlessness. Penalties for Employers Hiring Illegal Immigrants Authored by Jessica Tran, LegalMatch Legal Writer What Counts as Hiring an Illegal Immigrant? Under federal law, it is illegal for any employer to engage with illegal immigrants in the following manner: Hiring illegal immigrants Recruiting illegal immigrants Referring illegal immigrants for work and receiving a fee This also includes hiring contractors who use illegal immigrants. There are criminal and civil penalties associated with this conduct. It is also illegal for employers to not verify work authorization. Three days after an employee is hired, employers should correctly complete an I-9. Failing to do so will subject employers to criminal and civil punishment. What Are the Penalties for Hiring an Illegal Immigrant? Hiring illegal immigrants can lead to many severe penalties, such as: Criminal and civil fines Loss of business licenses Most fines are broken down to the following: First offenders can be fined $250-$2,000 per illegal employee. For a second offense, the fine is $2,000-$5,000 per illegal employee. Three or more offenses can cost an employer $3000-$10,000 per illegal employee. A pattern of knowingly employing illegal immigrants can mean extra fines and up to six months in jail for an employer. This does not include “harboring” illegal immigrants, or employing ten or more illegal immigrants in one year. Harboring an illegal immigrant can lead to ten years of prison time. Additionally, employers should be aware of the Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. Employers can be sued under the act for hiring illegal immigrants, and can face large settlement deals. The lawfully documented workers of the Zirkle Fruit Company recently settled a class action lawsuit brought under RICO. The suit alleged that their employer knowingly hired undocumented workers, driving down their wages. What If the Illegal Immigrant Is Using a False or Stolen Identity? Illegal immigrants who seek employment often engage in identity theft in order to work in the United States. Employers are required to make a good faith effort to make sure that their employees are legally permitted to work in the country. Good faith efforts include checking social security numbers and making sure the numbers are valid. Do I Need an Attorney to Help with My Employment of Illegal Aliens? Yes. Employment laws can be difficult to understand, particularly when dealing with illegal immigrants. Consult an employment attorney immediately if you have questions about hiring n