Archive for the I-9 Compliance Category

After a new law was passed in May of 2023 by the governor of Florida, it has many wondering about Florida immigration law and private employers. One of the biggest questions employers have is if the new statute will affect all private employers or just some? GenerallyRead more →

Although every business in the United States is required by federal law to complete Form I-9s for new employees, it is critical for employers to understand why doing Form I-9s incorrectly can be a big problem. Avoiding proper handling of these government forms is not a choice.Read more →

Companies who have been audited know better than most that I-9 compliance is also brand protection. Unfortunately, this can come at the cost of having sacrificed themselves so that others can learn from their mistakes. Some of these affected companies lose money, workers, or in severe cases,

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Companies who work strictly with human resource solutions providers may not have the same advantage as those who use API integration into HR software that utilizes a robust I-9 compliance tool. When an employer is found not to be compliant with federal hiring practices, it can come

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Beginning in March of 2020, many of the practices regarding hiring employees were modified, and in October 2022 the Department of Homeland Security announced an extension of I-9 flexibilities through July 2023. While many of the modifications have been helpful during a time in which thousands ifRead more →

It is essential for startups and new companies to know the importance of a new business checklist and why I-9s have to be part of the planning. Opening a new business is cause for celebration, but it can also bring with it an avalanche of responsibilities. WhileRead more →

HR concerns in a post-covid world are warranted. Much has changed, and yet it hasn’t. The Form I-9 still exists and must still be completed by the cited deadlines, but this becomes an unusual challenge for those who are hiring employees remotely. It is still the sameRead more →

With the Form I-9 being a mandated practice decades after the passage of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the continued intricacies of the form have U.S. employers increasingly looking for the ultimate guide to Section 2 of an I-9. While the purpose of thisRead more →

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that beginning May 4, 2022, the automatic extension period for employment authorization increased. The change is expected to be temporary and was done to help USCIS’ efforts in catching up on a backlog of cases caused by theRead more →