Rick Jackson questioned over hiring undocumented workers during Georgia GOP governor debate
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 29
Rick Jackson questioned over hiring undocumented workers during Georgia GOP governor debate
12 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 29
During the only GOP primary debate, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones pressed Jackson about legal documents alleging he employed undocumented landscapers at his mansion.
Jackson denied knowingly hiring illegal immigrants, stating he was unaware of their status and that hiring was handled by others, but admitted not using I-9 verification forms.
Jackson’s campaign insists he would never knowingly hire undocumented workers and pledges to make Georgia a leader in deporting criminal illegal immigrants if elected governor. The primary is set for May 19.
Is a CEO's 'unawareness' of hiring practices still a viable defense under tightened federal I-9 enforcement?
Why might a business hire workers outside the system instead of using legal programs like H-2B visas?
If a CEO delegates hiring, who holds the ultimate legal responsibility for verifying a worker's status?
What does a worker's injury lawsuit reveal about a candidate's business practices just before a major election?
His company got $1 billion in state contracts. What ethical conflicts could arise if he becomes governor?
How could a lawsuit's court date, set days before the primary, influence the outcome of the election?