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Form I-9 Recordkeeping Requirements

The Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 is a form issued by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services to verify the identity and employment eligibility of workers within the United States. U.S. Employers... more +
The Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 is a form issued by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services to verify the identity and employment eligibility of workers within the United States. U.S. Employers must require all employees, both citizens and non-citizens, to complete an I-9 and present supporting documentation, such as a passport or green card. less -
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How Employers Can Prepare for I-9 Audits

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Employers across the United States are legally required to ensure their workforce is authorized to work in the country. Form I-9, officially known as the Employment Eligibility Verification form, is a critical part of this...more

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Ten Immigration Compliance Tips for Health Care Providers and Businesses

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In today’s complex and rapidly evolving immigration landscape, health care providers and businesses that employ foreign nationals (more than 25% of physicians in the United States are foreign-born) must be proactive in...more

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Employers Must Pay Close Attention to Form I-9 Processing

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In today's legal landscape, compliance with immigration laws is crucial for businesses of all sizes. Employers have a legal obligation to verify the employment eligibility of their workers, and one essential aspect of this...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Building an HR Tech Stack for Consulting Firms

The need for an effective HR Tech Stack in consulting has never been more critical. With firms competing for top talent, having a well-structured and efficient HR system can make a huge difference....more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

ICE Is Knocking – Practical Steps to Prepare and Respond

Since President Trump took office, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has intensified immigration enforcement, reportedly arresting and deporting thousands of undocumented immigrants. It is only a matter of time before...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

Top Ten Tips for I-9 Compliance

It is widely expected that enforcement of immigration status and work authorization at the employer level will be a top priority of the federal government over the next four years. On-site visits and audits by agencies,...more

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How to Survive the Administration’s Focus on Deporting Illegal Immigrants

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As reported in all forms of media, the Trump administration has launched a nationwide blitz of immigration enforcement that is not likely to abate in the short term. Raids, which the administration has characterized as...more

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Workplace ICE Raids and Form I-9 Inspections

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There are many questions surrounding potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids impacting the workplace, as well as a heightened prospect of being contacted by the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)...more

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What To Do if ICE Knocks on Your Door

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With President Trump’s recent inauguration, issues of immigration law have come to a head in workplaces throughout the country. As raids are already being implemented in a multitude of industries, employers need to understand...more

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Updated ICE Fine Matrix for Form I-9 Violations

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On January 2, 2025, the most recent Form I-9 Fine Matrix outlining the costs for Form I-9 compliance violations was published in the Federal Register. After a government audit of an employer’s Forms I-9, Employment...more

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Employment Law Update: Immigration Challenges Await Employers In 2025

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Immigration policy, in one form or another, touches virtually every business in the United States. All employers are subject to the requirements of the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, which established the I-9...more

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Building An HR Tech Stack for Higher Education

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The need for an effective HR Tech Stack in higher education has never been more critical. With more families looking at college costs, having a great staff can make a huge difference....more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Ensuring I-9 Compliance for Reduced Risk in Healthcare Facilities

As the backbone of patient care, healthcare organizations must meet Form I-9 requirements. However, it can sometimes get lost in the hiring process. There are a lot of things happening at the same time during hiring!...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

How Long Do You Need to Keep I-9 Forms?

Employment documentation is a daunting task for HR leaders and business owners. However, there are few documents that cause quite as much confusion as the I-9 form....more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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Speed or Accuracy? What Matters In Your HR Department?

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It’s an age-old challenge for Human Resources (HR): balancing speed and accuracy in their day-to-day operations. On one hand, there is a pressing need to quickly respond to employee needs, recruit top talent, and ensure...more

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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

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Workplace Law Update: 22 Essential Items on Your August To-Do List

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more

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Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Reverses Course on Remote I-9 Verification and Issues New...

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As we previously wrote, in May, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an end to employers’ ability to remotely inspect I-9 documents (an accommodation made during the...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

I-9 Record-Keeping and the End of Covid-19 Flexibilities

This Client Alert is to Notify MVA Clients who are Employers that Certain Pandemic Era Policies are Ending. During the pandemic, DHS implemented an inspection deferral policy. Under this policy, employers with employees...more

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Now Available for Immediate Use – Revised I-9

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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has officially rolled out a new version of Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification. The new form (edition 10/21/2019) replaces the prior version (edition...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

DOL Wage and Hour Audit: Lessons from the Backstretch

The recent U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour (WHD) investigation outcome of leading thoroughbred trainer Chad Brown has rocked the racing industry with the assessment of over $1.6 million in back wages and Civil Money...more

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July 2017: The Top 12 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes each month in 2017. July was no different,...more

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Recordkeeping Compliance Tips

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Nondiscrimination and privacy laws make recordkeeping a daunting task. Here are some compliance tips for today’s highly legislated and regulated business world: KNOW THE FILE TYPES - Not all files are the same....more

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Colorado Companies Receive Relief From Extra I-9 Recordkeeping Requirements With Repeal of State-Driven Attestation Law

For several years, Colorado employers have been required to declare their compliance with federal I-9 requirements by completing an extra affirmation document and retain copies of verification documentation (federal law does...more

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