Archive for the I-9 Compliance Category

When it comes to new hires, there is no shortage of rules and regulations for employees and employers to comply with. This sentiment holds even more true when it comes to navigating the Form I-9 and E-Verify, but there are six top points employers can get wrongRead more →

Most employers are already familiar with the Form I-9 protocol as created by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, but it is key to stay abreast of changes to the process and the form itself in an effort to stay I-9 compliant. Some important changesRead more →

As the United States enters an intense season of attracting and processing new hires, it is critical for businesses to be vigilant in observing anti-discrimination hiring laws. Some employers wrongfully believe that such laws are geared more toward employers that sponsor visas to hire foreign workers, butRead more →

Most employers are quite familiar with completing a Form I-9 for their newly hired employees, however many are struggling with understanding when it is appropriate to fill out the third section regarding reverification. In fact, completing reverification is a critical step in compliance when employees have aRead more →

While the Immigration Reform and Control Act has been in place for more than thirty years, it has become a large undertaking for companies to fill out the Form I-9 for new employees. Some corporations can have upwards of a thousand employees spread out across multiple locations,Read more →

Businesses nationwide have been expected to complete a Form I-9 for employees to ensure their eligibility to work in the U.S. since the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 has been in place. While this can be a bigger undertaking for larger businesses of one hundredRead more →

Immigration law can be confusing for companies to successfully navigate. Fortunately, even though federal law says Form I-9 compliance is a must, looking over your shoulder is optional if you can have confidence in your process. Those concerned with their company’s I-9 compliance should consider adding digitalRead more →

Recently, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) jointly announced an I-9 flexibility extension for those workplaces continuing to operate remotely amidst the coronavirus pandemic. If there are employees physically present at a work location, no exceptions are being implementedRead more →

Employers across the nation are required to have employees complete a Form I-9 to prove their identity and eligibility to work in the United States thanks to federal law. However, it is not uncommon for some employers to mistakenly think they can slide under the radar eitherRead more →

Since the passage of the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986, employers are required by law to verify the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. However, between the Form I-9 and the E-Verify program, both of which assist with employee verification, itRead more →