Naomi Overstreet, Author at I-9 Compliance

The Importance of Properly Retaining Form I-9

Written on October 18, 2021.

The Importance of Properly Retaining Form I-9 In order to keep your corporation compliant with federal law, it is vital to perform an Employment Eligibility Verification or Form I-9. However, this isn’t always easy as filling out an I-9 can...

What Is an I-9 Form For Employment?

Written on October 11, 2021.

An I-9 Form is a document required for work authorization to prove an individual is legally eligible for employment in the United States. Form I-9, officially named Employment Eligibility Verification, is legally required by the Immigration Reform...

New I-9 Guidance for H-2B Workers That Want to Change Employers

Written on June 18, 2021.

The Department of Labor and the Department of Homeland Security published a joint Federal Register temporary rule (86 FR 28198) on May 25th. This rule temporarily provides some flexibility for H-2B workers that wish to change employers. It also increases...

Understanding How E-Verify Works and the Benefits of Working with an E-Verify Company

Written on June 10, 2021.

Anyone looking to work in the United States needs government authorization to do so. The government, therefore, requires employers to carry out a mandatory verification exercise for every new hire within a few days of onboarding the new employee. This...

What Triggers an I-9 Audit?

Written on June 10, 2021.

In 1986, Congress passed The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), making it illegal for U.S. employers to hire workers that do not have the legal authority to work in our nation. To verify an employee’s ability to work here legally, hiring...

How Form I-9 Compliance Documents Can Create Challenges for Your Organization

Written on January 14, 2021.

How Form I-9 Compliance Documents Can Create Challenges for Your Organization Penalties for non-compliance also went up in 2020 from $573 – $4,586 to $583 – $4,667 per incident. While only made up of two pages, the Form I-9 requires careful...

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I-9 Flexibility Rules Extended, Stimulus Aid for Mixed Immigration Households

Written on January 3, 2021.

I-9 Flexibility Rules Extended, Stimulus Aid for Mixed Immigration Status Households On December 21, 2020, Congress, with the signature of President Donald Trump, passed a new coronavirus stimulus relief bill, which will allow mixed immigration...

Why You Need An Online I-9 Compliance Service

Written on September 24, 2020.

Why You Need An Online I-9 Compliance Service I-9 compliance requires a focus on details, a dedicated organizational system, and the time to track and maintain your records to remain compliant. All of these steps help keep your company from receiving...

Common I-9 Myths You Need To Know

Written on September 23, 2020.

Common I-9 Myths You Need To Know The government places a lot of responsibilities on an employer’s plate, but the regulations around Form I-9 compliance is on the top of the list. This vital documentation verifies that employees have the right...

Author: Naomi Overstreet