Unauthorized laborers employed by Denver businesses face heavy fines totaling $8M, according to ICE.
Attorney Mehek Cooke, CEO Mark Tepper of Strategic Wealth Partners, and former acting ICE Director Jonathan Fahey discuss the latest from the U.S. border crisis.
A staggering 143 unauthorized workers have been unearthed at three businesses in Colorado post workplace audits, leading to a whopping $8 million in fines. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Denver office handed out a notice of intent to fine CCS Denver, Inc.; PBC Commercial Cleaning Systems, Inc.; and Green Management Denver.
These fines stem from a laundry list of employment eligibility violations.
RED STATE BUSINESSES BEWARE: HARSH PENALTIES AHEAD IF YOU HIRE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS!
The hefty fine of $6,186,171 landed on CCS Denver's lap due to a full-blown violation rate and evidence of intentionally hiring and employing at least 87 unauthorized workers.
PBC Commercial Cleaning Systems received a penalty of $1,599,510, thanks to a 74% violation rate and the hiring of 12 unauthorized workers without proper documentation.
Meanwhile, Green Management Denver was slapped with a £270,195 fine after 44 authorized employees were identified, alongside a 100% violation rate.
Homeland Security Investigators collaborated with ICE to expose the illegal dealings at these establishments.
SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE STEVE CAGEN ON THE CRACKDOWN:
"Greenbacks, jail time, or both, that's what awaits you if you flout the law by employing unauthorized workers! We're cracking down hard to keep our immigration system honest and level the playing field for law-abiding businesses."
MORE THAN 1,000 ILLEGAL WORKERS GOT THEIR WORK PERMITS REVOKED SINCE THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S INCEPTION: ICE
U.S. Homeland Security Investigations takes its worksite enforcement seriously, focusing on guaranteeing that businesses adhere to federal employment laws, especially when it comes to I-9 audits, civil fines, and even criminal prosecutions.
Their three-tiered enforcement strategy includes Compliance, Enforcement, and Outreach. This comprehensive approach aims to foster a culture of legal hiring practices across businesses in the U.S.
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- Unauthorized immigrants at three Colorado businesses face hefty fines totaling $8 million due to employment eligibility violations.
- The highest fine of $6,186,171 was issued to CCS Denver for hiring and employing at least 87 unauthorized workers.
- PBC Commercial Cleaning Systems received a penalty of $1,599,510 for a 74% violation rate and the hiring of 12 unauthorized workers.
- Green Management Denver was slapped with a £270,195 fine for a 100% violation rate and employing 44 unauthorized workers.
