Spring Speaker Series: Workplace Policies & Responsibilities for International Employees
About the Presentation
Topics will include:
- I-9 documents and hygiene (practice of maintaining accurate and compliant records)
- I-9 verification and audits
- ICE subpoenas
- Workplace policies
- Providing resources to immigrant employees
Who Should Attend
This session is designed for business owners, managers and human resources professionals who employ or may employ international workers. It is also relevant for supervisors, nonprofit leaders, and anyone responsible for workplace policies or employee management.
If your organization wants to better understand employer responsibilities, strengthen workplace practices and be prepared to respond to immigration related situations, this session will provide practical and timely guidance.
Cindy Woods is the Senior Staff Attorney for Immigrants’ Rights at the ACLU of Alaska. Her work includes developing trainings and resources to help employers and communities understand immigration law and policy. She has experience in national policy work and has represented immigrants seeking legal protection. Cindy holds a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.
Additional Training Opportunities
The Sitka Tribe of Alaska is hosting the ACLU of Alaska for two trainings:
Immigration Rights and Responsibilities for All & Bystander Intervention Training
Wednesday, May 13 | 6:30-8:30 PM, Sheet’ká Ḵwáan Naa Kahídi
Immigrant Rights and Interacting with Immigration Law Enforcement
Thursday, May 14 at 6:15-7:30 pm, Sitka Public Library
Click here for the event flyer.
Learn more and register for virtual participation of these events at acluak.org/events.
Date and Time
Wednesday May 13, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM AKDT
Doors Open: 11:30 am
Presentation: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location
In-Person
Southeast Resort (formerly Westmark Sitka)
330 Seward St.
Sitka, AK 99835
Virtual
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Fees/Admission
In-Person
Lunch Admission | $25
(includes lunch, beverages, and presentation)
Listen-Only Admission | $5
(includes beverages and presentation)
Virtual
Zoom Admission | Free
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Contact Information
(907) 747-8604
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