As the new fiscal year begins on October 1, 2024, employers with H-1B cap employees must ensure they are meeting compliance obligations. Here are the top five steps employers should take to stay compliant with U.S. immigration and employment regulations.
Update I-9 for Employees Transitioning from Student...Category: I-9 / E-Verify
E-Verify: Essential Information for Manufacturers
Many U.S. employers, particularly in manufacturing, have likely heard of E-Verify. But what exactly is it, and do you need to use it for your business? Let’s break down what E-Verify is and how it could impact manufacturers.
What Is E-Verify?E-Verify is an...
Mastering Form I-9 Compliance: Essential Strategies for Healthcare Employers
In the intricate world of healthcare, where patient care is paramount, administrative compliance is essential. Among these responsibilities, Form I-9 compliance is critical, ensuring that employees are eligible to work in the United States and supporting the operational integrity of healthcare facilities.
The Critical Nature of I-9...
Mastering I-9 Form Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers
Employment documentation often presents a challenge for HR professionals and business owners, with the I-9 form standing out as particularly perplexing due to its evolving requirements. A common query among employers is the duration for which I-9 forms must be retained to ensure regulatory compliance and avoid potential penalties. Let’s explore the...
Navigating the New Terrain: Understanding the Impact of the DOL’s Independent Contractor Rule on I-9 Compliance
The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) recent revision of the criteria for classifying workers as independent contractors or employees under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) marks a significant shift in the regulatory landscape. This change, effective March 11, 2024, rescinds the employer-friendly test established during the Trump administration, replacing it...
Understanding the New Independent Contractor Classification Rules and I-9 Form Requirements
The United States Department of Labor (DOL) has enacted new standards for defining independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), effective March 11, 2024. These changes signify a notable shift from the previous administration's guidelines, critically impacting the preparation of I-9 FORMS for workforce management in the U.S.
Time is Ticking! Switch to the New Form I-9 NOW!
Heads up, everyone! Effective November 1, the only acceptable version of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, will be the edition dated 08/01/2023. It's crucial that we all transition promptly.
Curious about what's changed? Click on the Summary of Changes Fact Sheet for a comprehensive update on...
Verifying Employee Eligibility to Work
USCIS notice that a new version of Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) with a version date of ‘‘(Rev. 10/21/2019)’’ is available for use beginning 1/31/2020. This new version contains minor changes to the form and its instructions.
Employers may continue using the prior version of the form until 4/30/20. After that date, employers can only...
USCIS E-VERIFY RESUMES OPERATION AFTER OVER A MONTH LONG GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN.
These provisions may be implemented by employers for a period of 60 days from the date of this notice OR within 3 business days after the termination of the National Emergency, whichever comes first.
• Employers with employees taking physical proximity precautions due to the novel coronavirus need not review the employee's identity...
Social Security Mismatch Notices
USCIS published a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Employers may continue using Form I-9 with a revision date of 03/08/2013 N. through Jan. 21, 2017. By Jan. 22, 2017, employers must use the revised form.
These are some of the changes in the new version:
• Employees only need to provide...