Oregon Employers Must Notify Employees of Upcoming Federal Inspections of Work Authorizations
The uptick in ICE investigations has Oregon requiring employers to notify employees of any upcoming investigation by a federal agency (such as a Form I-9 inspection) for records, forms, or other documentation used to verify employee identify and work authorization. Oregon follows California in taking this step.
Under Oregon’s statute, SB 370 (2019), employers must, within three business days of receiving a notice of any inspection:
Post the notice in a conspicuous and accessible location,…