Melissa L. Azallion with McNair Law Firm, P.A. to Speak at the Knowledge Group's event

UNITED STATES, N.Y. - Sept. 29, 2016 - PRLog -- About Melissa L. Azallion

Melissa Azallion has more than 20 years of experience advising clients on business immigration and labor and employment law issues. She represents clients in the manufacturing, technology, health care, quick service/food service, hospitality, government and education industries. Her immigration experience includes the representation of multinational and domestic corporations, their employees and private individuals in business immigration matters before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the U.S. Department of Labor, and at U.S. Consulates and Embassies throughout the world. In addition to serving as legal counsel for clients, Ms. Azallion worked as a Human Resources Administrator and Affirmative Action Director for the University of Dayton, where she was responsible for writing and directing the University's Affirmative Action Plan.

About McNair Law Firm, P.A.

Since former South Carolina Governor Robert E. McNair founded it in 1971, McNair Law Firm has served clients at the intersection of business and government. The firm has grown to over 100 legal professionals in offices throughout the Carolinas and continues to meet the changing needs of its clients, helping them address the challenges and opportunities of every economic cycle. McNair clients are companies and organizations in the manufacturing, banking and finance, telecommunications, energy, healthcare, technology, construction, and real estate industries as well as government entities, non-profit organizations, and individuals.

Event Synopsis:

In December 2015, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices released the much-anticipated guidance for employers conducting internal Form I-9 audits. The guidance was issued to help employers structure implement internal audits consistent with the relevant requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals assembled by The Knowledge Group will provide the audience with an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent updates on the latest guidance in conducting internal I-9 audits. Going beyond the basic mechanics, the panel will present their thoughts and opinions on how to best comply with these guidelines.

Key topics include:

·         Purpose and Scope of I-9 Audits

·         I-9 Audit Process

·         Charges of Discrimination in Internal Form I-9 Audits

·         Corrections to Deficient I-9 Forms

·         Internal Audit Considerations

·         Identifying and Avoiding Discriminatory Internal Audits

Key topics include:

• Purpose and Scope of I-9 Audits
• I-9 Audits Process
• Charges of Discrimination in Internal Form I-9 Audit
• Corrections to Deficient I-9 Forms
• Internal Audits Considerations
• Identifying and Avoiding Discriminatory Internal Audits

About The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register for an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/