Today’s guest bloggers say employers of all sizes should be watching the immigration reform debate closely as significant changes are likely. Do you agree? Share your thoughts in the comments. —Andrea Davis, Managing Editor
For years, Congress has debated the merits of “comprehensive immigration reform” without passing any legislation toward that end – in part because the concept means different things to different people. On June 27, 2013, however, the Senate passed the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, which contains sweeping changes to existing immigration law that would affect employers of all sizes. Notably, the Senate bill faces a steep uphill battle in the House, but still may form the basis for an eventual compromise.
