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Immigration Enforcement: California State Officials Issue Guidance for Employers From the California Chamber of Commerce Alert Newsletter — Feb. 16, 2018
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.R. Domenichini Construction has been selected by Remodeling magazine to join the Remodeling Big50. Each year, since 1986, the Remodeling Big50 inducts 50 remodeling companies that have set exceptionally high standards for professionalism and integrity through exemplary business practices, craftsmanship, and impact in their community or the industry at large. “We’ve been honored to receive several accolades this year including three categories in Home Builder Digest’s Best of Silicon Valley and the Best General Contractor and Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeler in Morgan Hill for 2018” says owner, David Domenichini. David can be contacted by calling 408-691-3283 or email dave@drdcon.com
alifornia Attorney General Xavier Becerra and Labor CommisNotify Employees sioner Julie Su this week issued two Employers must follow specific documents for California employers requirements related to Form I-9 dealing with California’s Immigrant inspections. For example, within 72 Worker Protection Act (AB 450). hours of receiving a Notice of InspecScaffolding side of the CMAP building in downtown as the • Attorneyadorns Generalthe Becerra issued tion, California employers must post preparation has begun the mural the region’s wine an advisory providing anfor overview of commemorating a notice to all current employees industry. After the wall is power washed and a smooth coating is and guidance on the privacy prescrip- informing them ofplaster any federal immiapplied, theAB scaffold the artist will begin his work tions under 450. will be removed and gration agency’s inspections of Forms creating another masterpiece Gilroy. Santa Clara Valley is California’s • Commissioner Su also issuedfor joint I-9 or other employment records. first premium wine production region and the wineries located in South guidance on frequently asked quesDave and Marianne Peoples are Employers also have obligations County play a critical role in that history. For this reason, the Chamber tions to help employers and workers retiring and will be closing their once the inspection is completed. Board has commissioned thethe mural the wineries of Santa understand and comply with new to highlight shop, Garlic City Mercantile, at Within 72 hours of receiving the d Ferry Clara 7550 Monterey Street, by the end state Valley. law. inspection results, employers must ography of September (when the inventory Links are available in the media provide each runs out). Dave and Marianne have section on the At“affected embeen a specialty retail anchor in torney General’s ployee” a copy of our Downtown since 1977, always website at www. the results and a open Monday-Saturday and closed oag.ca.gov. written notice of on Sunday. Now they are looking Under AB 450, the employer’s at 7600 forward to 7 Sunday’s a week. The all employers, and employee’s great raf- regardless he Gilroy Chamber of “Closing Sale” began in July, but Separate categories are of size, obligations arising business must Commerce there is still lots of inventory to presented based on business limit U.S. Board of from the inspecchoose from. Now is the time to Directors invites the community size with small businesses being Immigration and tion. The written get the best selection at a great to nominate 25 full or part-time employees Customs En- individuals and notice must price and to talk to Dave about businesses for the 2019 Spice forcement (ICE) or less and large businesses with contain specific fixtures and furniture he has in the of Life awards. Applications are agents’ access to 26 and above full information or part-timeand shop, most of it is for sale too. available at gilroy.org and both the online worksite employees. must be hand-deat the Gilroy Chamber office with ovide an and employee records, and must follivered in the workplace, if possiGreenstreak Landscaping, Inc., • 2019 Gilroy Educator of the the to obligations. submit Friday, lowdeadline new notice This law ble. An “affected employee” is one eveloplocated at 1105 New Bolsa Road, Year – designed to recognize an October 2018. Categories applies to5,all California employers and identified by the inspection results as was honored to receive two awards f Com- include: outstanding individual who has went into effect Jan. 1, 2018. potentially lacking work authorization at the annual California Landscape ng at 7:30 made a significant contribution or having document deficiencies. Contractors Association Central Monterey • 2019 Man and Woman of the within the educational Warrants/Subpoenas Required Unions also have the right to receive Coast Chapter Beautification Year – designed to acknowledge community of Gilroy. California employers can no longer notices. An employer that fails to Awards Banquet held at Seascape those persons who have a consent voluntarily to allow ICE to en- follow any of these notice requireResort Aptos. They won first history of unselfish service to • 2019 Firman B. Voorhies ter nonpublic work areas or to access ments can be fined between $2,000 place in the Residential Estate the community, contributing to Volunteer of the Year – designed company records. Instead, ICE must and $5,000 for a first violation and Installation category. As if that Gilroy’s welfare and betterment. to recognize an outstanding present legal documentation before between $5,000 and $10,000 for each wasn’t enough, Pete and his team Gilroy Chamber of Commerce Hall can allow access. subsequent violation. At the same •employers 2019 Small and Large Business volunteer. voluntarily arch time, federal penalties for Form I-9 viofEmployers the Yearcannot – designed to allow an ICE agentan to enter any nonpublic can range from a couple ast recognize outstanding Gilroy •olations 2019 Non-Profit of the Year hunareas of a business without a judicial dred dollars to more than $20,000. Chamber of Commerce business at (408) – designed to recognize warrant. Thedemonstrated employer can take which has an the an outstanding non-profit FOOTSTEPS PRESCHOOL agent to a nonpublic to verify the extraordinary levelarea of excellence Preparation Is Essential organization in Gilroy. 8335 Church St. warrant, as long no employees and success inas areas such as are Because the timeframes are so Gilroy (408) 842-7269 present and the employer doesn’t pro- The award recipients will management skills, innovation, short, preparation is key tobe meeting vide consent to search nonpublic areas recognized GILROY STEEL & SUPPLY at the annualEmployers Spice personal commitment, the notice requirements. in the process. And, employers cannot 220 Mayock Rd. of Life awards ceremony on to community involvement and p.m. at should have a process in place Gilroy (408) 842-2230 voluntarily allow agents to access, Saturday, 2,Inspection. 2019, at Emrespond toFebruary Notices of rson and support, and a contribution review or obtain employee records to the entrepreneurial spirit. San Juanshould Oaks identify Golf Club. ployers who in their rmed to without a subpoena or judicial warrant. organization would likely receive a .m. Call SPONSORED CONTENT The prohibition does not apply Notice of Inspection and confirm that er. to Form I-9 or other documents for person knows how to respond.
employers Chamber Board Seeks Nominations “canCalifornia no longer for the 2019 Spice ofconsent Life Awards voluntarily to allow ICE to enter nonpublic work areas or to access company records.
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took the biggest award of the night, the Landscape Sweepstakes Award. They earned both awards from the Geraffo residence. The designer was Atkins Associates. To contact Pete call 408- 848-8446 or email pete@greenstreakls.com.
Ride the aloha wave, and let Maui Wowi Hawaiian do the work. Whether you’re an event planner, coordinator or throwing your own beach party, have Maui Wowi Hawaiian serve fresh Hawaiian smoothies and their gourmet Hawaiian coffee at your event… everywhere and anywhere. After 35 years in the business, they know their way around a luau and hope to bring you a vacation in a cup. To find out how they can bring the Island Vibe and Aloha Spirit to your event or special occasion, contact Rosario Newell at flora@mauiwowi. org or call 408-658-2510. You can also check them out at www. mauiwowi.com/flora. Celebrating its 29th year, Gilroy Foundation’s “A Day in the Country” has become a highly anticipated community event. This year’s event will be at Rosewood CordeValle on Saturday, October 6. The evening’s theme, “Country Club Charm,” will feature a silent auction, wine tasting with local vintners, an exquisite dinner and live auction featuring Guest Auctioneer Jayson Stebbins, along with His and Her Signature Drinks. The Getaway Raffle winner will escape to a 4-night stay at the Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi in beautiful Santa Fe, NM. Getaway tickets are $100 each and sales are limited to 100 tickets. For more information or to purchase tickets go to gilroyfoundation.org, stop by the Gilroy Foundation office or call Vicki Campanella at 408-8243727. “Give Where You Live.”
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