October 26, 2009

5 Reasons to Solidify Your Employment Eligiblity Program Now

In the midst of increasing government crackdown on employers suspected of hiring illegal workers - from frequent workplace raids to steep fines and penalties - employers are finding themselves in the center of immigration reform and enforcement. Now more than ever, it's critical that organizations have an I-9 and employment eligibility management program in place that ensures compliance and effectively verifies employees are legally authorized to work in the U.S. Adding to the complexity for employers, is that as U.S. immigration reform contin...


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June 16, 2009

New I-9 Form Requirements & Implications for Employers

On April 3, 2009, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services released a reminder that a revised I-9 Form had been released for all U.S. companies. Employers can no longer use old versions of the I-9 form and can be held responsible for any penalties and non-compliance for not using the correct form and following requirements. It's important to understand the I-9 Form changes, where to obtain more information and how to keep your company protected and compliant. The History of I-9 Forms The purpose of the I-9 form is to determine that ...


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March 30, 2009

I-9 in the New Administration

2009 is a new year with a new administration, but I-9 employee eligibility program management challenges remain the same. And what’s to become of E-Verify? E-Verify HistoryThe government developed E-Verify, an online national database, so that employers could electronically verify employees’ right to work in the United States. Some states require E-Verify for all employees working on state contracts, and other states require it for all employees. For employers not yet affected by these regulations, E-Verify is a voluntary step that ...


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