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Anti-Discrimination Hiring Laws

On August 4, 2021 / I-9 Compliance / Leave a comment

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 →

Reverification: A Critical Step in Compliance, Completing Section 3 of the Form I-9

On July 23, 2021 / I-9 Compliance / Leave a comment

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 →

What Are the Top Errors People Make on I-9s

On July 9, 2021 / I-9 Compliance / Leave a comment

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 →

Small Business and I-9 Compliance

On June 10, 2021 / I-9 Compliance / Leave a comment

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 →

2021 E-Verify Mandates

On June 8, 2021 / E-Verify / Leave a comment

All employers need to be aware of the revised 2021 E-Verify mandates to ensure compliance, especially if operating across state lines. Requirements are changing frequently and penalties for non-compliance can include monetary fines per violation and denial, suspension, or revocation of an employer’s business license. While notRead more →

E-Verify Tentative Nonconfirmation (TNC) Action Enforcement

On June 3, 2021 / E-Verify / Leave a comment

In October of 2020, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it would be enforcing the existing rule for employers to take action within ten federal government working days of receiving a Tentative Nonconfirmation (TNC) for an employee. Prior to this announcement, USCIS guidance urgedRead more →

E-Verify Rolls Out New myUploads Feature

On June 1, 2021 / E-Verify / Leave a comment

Resolving a U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify Tentative Nonconfirmations (TNC) may now be a little more convenient as E-Verify announced their roll out of myUploads, a new feature that allows individuals to electronically upload images of required employment verification documents. The timing for myUploads is particularlyRead more →

E-Verify to Delete Records Older Than 10 Years

On May 24, 2021 / E-Verify / Leave a comment

Since the passage of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, businesses have been mandated to verify the employment eligibility of new hires, and depending on each businesses state location and specific circumstances, they may be required to use E-Verify as well. Earlier this year, U.S.Read more →

I-9 Compliance Is A Must, Looking Over Your Shoulder Is Optional

On May 17, 2021 / I-9 Compliance / Leave a comment

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 →

I-9 Flexibility Extension For Remote Hires