Immigration continues to be a controversial issue at both federal and state levels. Numerous legislative proposals are constantly being considered that may impact employers’ obligations regarding record keeping and pre-employment checks, as well as the availability of foreign-trained health care workers.

CHA advocates both in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., on these issues. CHA supports the expansion of available visas as one of several creative solutions to help ease the workforce shortage while domestic supply is created. With regard to employer recordkeeping and background checks, CHA advocates for methods that do not create unreasonable burdens or hinder the hiring process.