Over the past few years, federal enforcement of U.S. immigration law has focused increasingly on employers, and the hospitality industry in particular has borne the brunt of this scrutiny. Heavy-handed tactics like police-style raids, the possibility of million-dollar fines, the treat of jail time for business owners, and the certainty of months of damaging press coverage, add an additional layer of anxiety to the challenges employers in the hospitality industry face in the current economy. Sarah Hawk will discuss the tools available to employers in the hospitality industry to help them navigate the stricter immigration laws and work visa strategies.