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Best Practices for I-9 Compliance in 2024

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USCIS introduced a new Form I-9 to a single-sided sheet. All employers MUST now use the form version released in August 2023. The form is now available in fillable form on tablets and mobile devices...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

What Triggers an I-9 Audit?

The word “audit” can strike fear in the hearts of HR professionals across the country. With increasing fines, an I-9 audit can turn a small mistake into a big cost....more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

It’s Time to Ditch the Paper I-9 Process

Tired of drowning in a sea of paperwork? Frustrated with the endless hours spent sifting through stacks of forms? It’s time to leave the old, cumbersome ways behind and embrace the power of digital transformation. Yes, we’re...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

Navigating Corporate Risk: The Imperative of Thorough H-1B Program Audits

In the realm of corporate risk, immigration-related concerns often take a back seat. But a closer look at the current Administration’s actions reveals where priorities lie and which industries, sectors, and companies may be...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Avoiding Penalties and Audits: Understanding the Benefits of Electronic I-9 Compliance

Are you familiar with the I-9 Form? It may sound like just another piece of paperwork, but for employers in the United States, it carries significant weight. The I-9 Form is a crucial document used to verify an employee’s...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

Identifying Minors in High-Risk Jobs

Recent investigative reports have revealed the Department of Labor’s crackdown on organizations found to have minors working in high-risk industries that prohibit employing anyone under 18 years of age. In a number of these...more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

ICE Announces End to Form I-9 Document Inspection Flexibility Policies

In response to the unprecedented impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on business and government operations, many U.S. government agencies implemented various temporary flexibility policies to facilitate operations. ...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Back to the Past: In-Person Document Inspection for I-9 Forms Resumes

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is ending employers’ ability to remotely inspect I-9 documents on July 31, 2023.  Employers will have an additional 30 days, until August...more

Cozen O'Connor

I-9 Inspection Changes Beginning August 30, 2023

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On May 4, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that employers will have 30 days to reach compliance with Form I-9 requirements after the COVID-19...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

Mergers + Acquisitions: Mitigating Immigration Compliance Risk The Pros and Cons

When companies intend to merge with or acquire another company, many risk factors must be evaluated prior to the transaction’s execution. However, immigration compliance risk is not always on the top of that list. And, that...more

Fisher Phillips

5 Key 2022 Updates to Form I-9 Compliance as Employers Head Into 2023

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As we say goodbye to 2022 and set course for 2023, it’s a good time to reflect on changes that have occurred in the past year – and changes we expect to occur in the new year. This is especially true when it comes to the...more

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Form I-9 Requirements Flexibility Extended Until July 31, 2023

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have announced yet another extension to flexibility relating to in-person Form I-9 compliance. The policy, which was originally...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Department of Homeland Security Proposes Big Changes to I-9 Form and Process

The current form expires on October 31, 2022. Form I-9 is a United States Citizenship and immigration services form that is used to verify and record employment eligibility for new hires. Officially called Employment...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Where the Traditional HR Suite is Falling Short: Ensuring Compliance Across Borders

How to complete forms properly, save time on the review process, and ensure compliance during the hiring process! HR teams worldwide are reaping the benefits of the shift to a remote and hybrid work model; hiring from a...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

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Exclusive roadmap reveals, immersive Q&A with top product & industry experts, live product demos, electrifying presentations, co-innovation opportunities, and so much more— all coming to you live from the heart of Nashville,...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

The DHS Increases Fines for I-9 Violations

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Let it never be said that bureaucracy ignores the “real world.” The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has increased the fines for Form I-9 civil violations to account for inflation. The official announcement was made...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Compliance News Flash - November 2020 #2

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP is pleased to provide you with the Compliance News Flash, which includes current news briefs relevant to background screening, immigration and data privacy, for the benefit and interest of our...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Compliance News Flash - September 2020 #1

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP is pleased to provide you with the Compliance News Flash, which includes current news briefs relevant to background screening, immigration and data privacy, for the benefit and interest of our...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Report on Research Compliance 17, no. 8: In This Month's E-News: August 2020

Report on Research Compliance 17, no. 8 (August 2020) - Higher education groups and others are hailing a decision by the administration to rescind planned rules that would have required students in the United States on...more

DirectEmployers Association

OFCCP Week In Review: June 2020 #4

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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Employers Must Consider Immigration Compliance When Responding to COVID-19

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The spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has presented unprecedented challenges for employers who hire foreign nationals. Employers must take special care to ensure compliance with immigration laws during this crisis.  Here a few...more

Baker Donelson

Is the Health Care Industry Ready for I-9 Audits? What You Need to Know About Compliance

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The health care industry accounts for the largest segment of the U.S. labor market and, as such, is positioned for heightened scrutiny from federal agencies tasked with regulating and enforcing rules on employment. That...more

Butler Snow LLP

Increased Enforcement Highlights The Need For Employers To Have Immigration Compliance Programs

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This past weekend the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launched raids in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina arresting hundreds of undocumented immigrants. While...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Bridging the Week - June 2015 #5

UK Regulators Implement Tougher Pay Rules for Banking Institutions’ Senior Managers: The United Kingdom Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority have adopted new rules regarding the remuneration of...more

Carlton Fields

Comply Or Pay The Price: Why I-9 Noncompliance May Cost You Millions

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The following overview of recent immigration-related penalties should convince companies to implement and maintain a solid I-9 completion and maintenance program. At the outset, program implementation requires investments of...more

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