“I’m excited that Virginia Organizing and NewBridges Immigrant Resource Center will be hosting this training to help employers learn more about employing immigrants in our community,” said Virginia Organizing Harrisonburg Chapter leader Ricardo Cortez.
“The emphasis of the employer workshop is on employment practices that do not discriminate against potential new hires,” said NewBridges Immigrant Resource Center Executive Director Alicia Horst. “Some employers are unaware of their obligations and may unintentionally be discriminating against potential employees. It is important for employers to know what their responsibility is in the hiring process.”
Employers will learn what their obligations are under federal law that includes prohibitions on citizenship status and national origin discrimination, E-Verify, Social Security number “no-match” issues, and other related matters. Ms. Zamd will also describe the extensive resources available for employers and their advocates and take questions on I-9, E-Verify, discrimination, and more.