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The construction industry is under increasing scrutiny as federal immigration enforcement priorities continue to shift. Join Miller Nash LLP employment law partner Heather Van Meter for a timely discussion on how heightened immigration enforcement efforts and evolving federal policies are affecting construction employers. This session will focus on the legal risks and compliance challenges construction companies face related to I-9 audits, ICE worksite inspections, subcontractor liability, and employee documentation. We'll also cover best practices for workforce preparedness and policies, communication strategies, and managing immigration-related issues while minimizing operational disruptions. Whether you're a general or subcontractor, or working with subcontracted labor, learn how to stay proactive and compliant in a rapidly changing enforcement environment. 

Presented By: Heather Van Meter

Heather Van Meter is an employment law partner with Miller Nash LLP. She represents and advises private, public, and not-for-profit entities throughout the Pacific Northwest. Heather counsels employers on a full range of employment- and workplace-related issues, including employment handbook and policy development, compliance with complex state and federal leave laws, wage and hour issues, disability and religious accommodations, employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims, and employee discipline and termination. Heather also helps employers draft, negotiate, and enforce employment-related contracts, such as noncompete, nonsolicitation, and nondisclosure agreements, as well as employment and executive employee contracts. She regularly prepares employment-related and contractor agreements and advises on employee situations for regional, national, and international companies. When litigation is unavoidable, Heather litigates employment cases in state and federal courts. As a former professor and teacher, Heather enjoys providing workplace trainings on a variety of topics to ensure legal compliance while fostering a culture of inclusion.