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Avoid Pitfalls When Using New Remote I-9 Verification Policies

Written on September 19, 2023.

Avoid Pitfalls When Using New Remote I-9 Verification Policies September 19, 2023 Employers using E-Verify and maintaining good standing can complete the employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) remotely. However, employers must ensure they...

Form I-9 Grace Period for COVID-19 Remote Flexibilities Have Expired

Written on September 8, 2023.

Form I-9 Grace Period for COVID-19 Remote Flexibilities Have Expired September 08, 2023 The temporary remote flexibilities introduced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on March 20, 2020, ended on July 31, 2023. In addition, the grace...

Remote Form I-9 Made Available for Employers Not Using E-Verify

Written on August 21, 2023.

Remote Form I-9 Made Available for Employers Not Using E-Verify August 21, 2023 Since the announcement and release of the remote flexibilities for employment eligibility verification (Form I-9), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently...

Department of Homeland Security Introduces New Remote I-9 Verification Rule

Written on July 26, 2023.

Department of Homeland Security Introduces New Remote I-9 Verification Rule July 26, 2023 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released a new permanent option for remote verification of Form I-9. This new regulation will allow some employers...

USCIS Announces Deadline for Physically Verifying Form I-9

Written on July 7, 2023.

USCIS Announces Deadline for Physically Verifying Form I-9 July 7, 2023 Due to the pandemic that started in 2020, the federal government allowed employers to verify employment eligibility (Form I-9) documents remotely. However, these flexibilities...

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...

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...

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...

Illinois Legislature Passes Bill To Prohibit Voluntary E-Verify Use By Employers

Written on May 24, 2023.

Illinois Legislature Passes Bill To Prohibit Voluntary E-Verify Use By Employers May 24, 2023 The Illinois legislature recently passed Senate Bill 1515 and has sent it to the Governor to sign. Should the Governor sign it, the bill would amend Illinois’s...

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