Category: News & Updates

DOJ Settles I-9 Discrimination Claims With Pizza Franchisee

Written on June 22, 2023.

DOJ Settles I-9 Discrimination Claims With Pizza Franchisee The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced another settlement agreement. This settlement resolves immigration discrimination claims directed at a Maryland-based pizza franchisee. According...

House Considers Amended Version of Dignity Act

Written on June 21, 2023.

House Considers Amended Version of Dignity Act The U.S. House of Representatives is considering H.R. 3599, an updated version of the Dignity Act. Reps María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX) introduced the bill. The Act intends to...

For How Long Should Employers Retain the Form I-9?

Written on June 20, 2023.

For How Long Should Employers Retain the Form I-9? Employers often mark summer as the time to review and purge unnecessary documents, such as personnel files. This annual purge typically takes place in July and involves evaluating Form I-9s. Due...

Senator Demands Explanation Regarding H-2B Visa Program Problems

Written on June 16, 2023.

Senator Demands Explanation Regarding H-2B Visa Program Problems A U.S. Senator has demanded that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) explain why it has not handled the H-2B visa program according to expectations. According to the Senator, this management...

Big Changes on the Way for the Employment Eligibility Verification Process in July

Written on June 15, 2023.

Big Changes on the Way for the Employment Eligibility Verification Process in July Recent announcements from the state of Florida and the federal government indicate upcoming significant changes. These changes pertain to the employment eligibility...

Understanding the Maximum Duration of Stay for H-1B and L-1 Employees

Written on June 12, 2023.

Understanding the Maximum Duration of Stay for H-1B and L-1 Employees June 12, 2023 Businesses hiring foreign national workers must understand the maximum periods of stay for their workers. This knowledge has proven crucial for employees with H-1B...

Using Authorized Representatives to Inspect Form I-9s for Remotely Onboarded Employees

Written on June 8, 2023.

Using Authorized Representatives to Inspect Form I-9s for Remotely Onboarded Employees June 8, 2023 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced when employers can expect the end of remote flexibilities for the employment eligibility...

Florida IT Provider Reaches Settlement To Resolve DOJ’s Claims of Biased Job Advertisement

Florida IT Provider Reaches Settlement To Resolve DOJ’s Claims of Biased Job Ads

Written on June 6, 2023.

Florida IT Provider Reaches Settlement To Resolve DOJ’s Claims of Biased Job Ads June 6, 2023 The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a settlement agreement with a Jacksonville, Florida-based information technology company. This agreement addresses...

DOJ Reaches Settlement Agreements With Ten Employers Over Discriminatory Job Ads

Written on June 2, 2023.

DOJ Reaches Settlement Agreements With Ten Employers Over Discriminatory Job Ads June 2, 2023 The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently settled with ten companies over discriminatory job advertisements on a college recruitment platform. The DOJ...

FAQ for Complying With Florida’s New E-Verify Regulation

Written on May 31, 2023.

FAQ for Complying With Florida’s New E-Verify Regulation May 31, 2023 Florida’s Governor, Ron DeSantis, has signed Senate Bill 1718 (SB 1718) into law. This regulation makes several significant changes to the state’s laws concerning...