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As the U.S. government transitions into a new administration in 2025, businesses across the nation may face increased scrutiny regarding workplace compliance practices. With immigration and employment verification policies remaining central to workforce management, the potential for more frequent audits by agencies such as U.S. Immigration and

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Note: The M-274 Handbook for Employers provides guidance on the acceptable receipts section for completing the Form I-9. What is a receipt? Receipts are temporary documents that employees can present in place of actual documents when they initially complete the I-9 form. These receipts allow employees time

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In today’s diverse workforce, preventing discrimination during the hiring process is not only a legal obligation but also a critical component of fostering an inclusive and productive workplace. However, despite established laws and best practices, discrimination based on race, nationality, gender, age, and other protected characteristics can

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Many federal services, including E-Verify, are affected during a government shutdown.   What typically happens to E-Verify during such a shutdown: 1. E-Verify Services Become Unavailable When the federal government shuts down, the E-Verify system, operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), temporarily goes offline. This means

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The I-9 form and the E-Verify system are tools U.S. employers use to verify a new employee’s eligibility to work in the United States. Still, they serve different functions and have distinct processes. Form I-9 The Form I-9 is a legal requirement for all U.S. employers, regardless

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E-Verify Records Disposal refers to the periodic deletion of older case records from the E-Verify system by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This is done in compliance with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) retention and disposal schedule. The purpose is to maintain a manageable

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Although companies have been performing employee eligibility verification since the passage of the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986, there is an increased urgency for businesses to be compliant and ready for an audit. In the last several years, there has been an uptick in theRead more →

Even employers with Form I-9 experience can struggle with temporary protected status (TPS) procedures. In the simplest of terms, TPS is a designation that may be awarded to nationals of specifically identified countries that cannot get safely back home. In some instances, these individuals may then beRead more →

If you are a business who employs people in the United States, make no mistake about it—you need to know how to handle an I-9 investigation. While typically not every single business is subjected to one of these inquiries, they are happening with increasing frequency in recentRead more →

It is estimated that in recent years, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) worksite investigations have nearly quadrupled. With statistics like these, employers must be more committed than ever to ensuring employees are legally eligible to work in the U.S. This responsibility can be overwhelming for employers; however,Read more →