Refugee resettlement: News, initiatives, reports, work groups

When and where:

• Mon., Sept. 11, from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the International Institute of Minnesota, 1694 Como Ave., St. Paul, Minn., 55108
• Tues. Sept. 12, from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Great River Regional Library, St. Cloud Branch, 1300 West St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, Minn., 56301

Presenter:

• Sara-Daisy Dygert, outreach coordinator, Immigrant and Employee Rights Section, Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice

The presentation will answer questions, including:

• What documentation do refugees and immigrants need when applying for a job?
• How do I talk to an employer who won't accept a refugee's Form I-94 as work authorization? 
• What happens when an Employment Authorization Document expires?  
• How do I know if my client is experiencing workplace discrimination? 
• When should I contact the Immigrant and Employee Rights Section regarding a potential issue?  
• What resources are available for advocates working with refugees and immigrants? 

The United States Department of Justice Immigrant and Employee Rights Section is an office in the Civil Rights Division. Its mission is to enforce the laws protecting workers from employment discrimination based on citizenship status and national origin, and provide free education about this law to refugee and immigrant workers and their advocates. The Immigrant and Employee Rights Section operates a free hotline for workers, advocates and employers to answer questions about work authorization processes and documentation. 

To register for either session, visit the Eventbrite page. 

When and where:

• Mon., Sept. 11, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the International Institute of Minnesota, 1694 Como Ave. St. Paul, Minn., 55108
• Tues. Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. - noon at the St. Cloud Workforce Center, 1542 Northway Drive, St. Cloud, Minn., 56303

Presenter:

• Sara-Daisy Dygert, outreach coordinator, Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER), Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice

Presentation topics include:

• Refugee and immigrant employment eligibility documentation and authorization
• Avoiding discrimination in the Form I-9 and E-Verify processes 
• Employer best practices to avoid discriminatory pitfalls in hiring, firing and recruiting 
• Employer obligations under the law, drawing on employer case studies 
• Resources available for questions and technical assistance.

The United States Department of Justice Immigrant and Employee Rights Section is an office in the Civil Rights Division. Its mission is to enforce the laws protecting workers from employment discrimination based on citizenship status and national origin, and provide free education about this law to refugee and immigrant workers and their advocates. The Immigrant and Employee Rights Section operates a free hotline for workers, advocates and employers to answer questions about work authorization processes and documentation. 

To register for either session, visit the Eventbrite page.

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