Step-by-Step Guides

GO-Biz has developed a set of resources to help California businesses prepare for a potential immigration enforcement encounter, understand their rights and responsibilities, and support their employees and operations. Use the tools below to assess your readiness, develop a preparedness plan, and communicate that plan across your business.

Employer Preparedness Guide

This step-by-step guide covers:

• How to build and implement your preparedness plan
• Detailed information on each item on the checklist
• Practical guidance, templates, and resources
• How to establish procedures, assign responsibilities, and prepare your team to respond effectively

Employer Preparedness Checklist

This checklist provides:

• A high-level overview of the guide, providing summaries of the key actions an employer should take before, during, and after an immigration enforcement encounter
• Use it to quickly assess your preparedness and identify next steps

Employer Preparedness Poster

This poster can be used to:

• Display key information for employees such as important contacts, roles, and responsibilities during an immigration enforcement encounter

Asset Protection Guide for Businesses

This guide covers:

• Protect and organize business assets
• Create emergency backup plans
• Designate trusted decision-makers
• Strengthen your business structure

*Immigration FAQ for Small Businesses and Nonprofits

Developed by: Public Counsel

This covers:

• Workplace encounters with Immigration
• Storing and protecting private data
• I-9 audit employer responsibilities
• Creating written policies

*An asterisk indicates that the State of California has not endorsed the referenced materials