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MichMan

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1. Why are they shielding employers from breaking the law ?

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Mon Jan 13, 2025, 02:42 PM

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The program would be run through a third-party administrative system. According to Saldaña, this would lower expenses, protect workers’ identities and prevent employers from being held liable for knowingly hiring immigrants without legal immigration status.

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Why are they shielding employers from breaking the law ? MichMan Monday #1

Workers don't pay unemployment taxes in 47 of the states, employers do. MichMan Monday #2