Employers in Florida need to comply with the state’s stricter employment verification obligations, or they could face serious consequences. Since 2023, private businesses with at least 25 employees have been required to use...more
Thousands of Haitian nationals remain in limbo after a federal court decision just temporarily blocked the government’s attempt to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. While TPS for Haiti had been slated to...more
Massive policy shifts and executive action from the White House in the early days of the new Trump administration necessitate that K-12 school administrators proactively prepare for interactions with immigration authorities...more
2/7/2025
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The flurry of executive orders signed by President Trump during his first few days of his second administration will have a profound impact on K-12 school communities across the country. They not only touch on immigration...more
1/29/2025
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Every U.S. employer must verify employees’ identity and eligibility to work – and while this process has generally been done in person, the federal government recently gave another option for qualified E-Verify employers to...more
Whether your organization is involved in the purchase of a company, a merger of corporate entities, or the spinoff of a business unit into an entirely new company, an often-overlooked aspect is taking the proper steps to...more
6/24/2022
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In a surprise move, federal immigration officials recently announced that they will permit remote review of new hires’ I-9 documentation for those who work exclusively in a remote setting due to COVID-19 related precautions...more