Gene T. Schaeffer, Jr. is a member of the Labor and Employment Group at Godfrey & Kahn in Madison, Wisconsin. He concentrates his practice primarily in immigration law and employment law. As a member of the Immigration team, Gene has worked with many firm clients on a variety of immigration-related business and employment issues, including advising on appropriate temporary and permanent visa processing for alien employees. Gene has also advised clients on employment issues related to I-9 compliance, I-9 audits and social security. Gene received his Bachelor of Science degree in Administration of Justice with high distinction from the Pennsylvania State University in 1989. He earned his law degree with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Law School in 1992.
Publications
"Labor and Employment Law Vantage Point - Winter 2007/2008" February 08, 2008
"Revised I-9 Form Introduced by USCIS Goes Into Effect December 26, 2007" November 28, 2007
"Immigration Law Update" September 13, 2007
"Final Rule Issued by Department of Labor Affects Alien Labor Certification Process" May 30, 2007
"Health Care Employers of H-1B Aliens Must Notify Government of Terminations" March 13, 2007
"Immigration Law Changes are a Mixed Bag for U.S. Employers" March 16, 2005
"Telemarketing (Do Not Call List) Issue Leave Many People on Hold" January 01, 2003
In the News
September 12, 2006 - Gene Schaeffer was quoted in, "Wisconsin's Immigrants: From Cheese Factory Workers to CTOs." (In Business Magazine)
Admitted to Practice
Wisconsin - 1992
Education
Juris Doctor, University of Wisconsin Law School, 1992, with honors
Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1989, Administration of Justice, with high distinction.
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