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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 -

Several States Look to Impose Stricter Non-Immigrant Hiring Procedures with Pending E-Verify Legislation

Benesch on 4/7/2025

In response to the Trump administration’s focus on immigration enforcement, state legislatures have proposed bills requiring employers to participate in the United States Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program....more

New State Law Imposes Additional Obligations for E-Verify Employers in Illinois

Laner Muchin, Ltd. on 11/25/2024

The new Illinois Senate Bill 0508 (Act), which will take effect January 1, 2025, contains numerous amendments to the existing Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act. Under the Act, Illinois employers enrolled in the...more

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

Fisher Phillips on 12/4/2023

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

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

Fisher Phillips on 8/7/2023

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

Florida Agency Provides Some Guidance on State’s New Immigration Law (SB1718)

Littler on 7/18/2023

The state of Florida recently enacted legislation that will have a significant impact on employers across the state. Senate Bill 1718 (SB1718), which Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law on May 10, 2023, requires private...more

Florida’s New Immigration Bill: What Employers Need to Know

Akerman LLP - HR Defense on 6/12/2023

Florida employers should prepare now to comply with a new law taking effect in July, aimed at ensuring that employers do not allow undocumented immigrants to work in their businesses.Senate Bill 1718 (SB 1718), which became...more

Impact of Senate Bill 1718 on Private Employers

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP on 6/9/2023

On May 10, 2023, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 1718 (SB 1718), which amends various Florida statutes to address provisions related to individuals in Florida who may be unauthorized aliens. In this...more

Florida Governor Signs Senate Bill 1718 Into Law

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 5/17/2023

On May 10, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 1718, immigration-related legislation that will require employers to use the E-Verify system and will impose criminal penalties on individuals...more

Florida Bill 1718: Potential Impact on Employers and Employees in Florida

Cozen O'Connor on 5/16/2023

OVERVIEW- •On May 10, 2023, Senate Bill 1718 was signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. •The bill aims to target the influx of illegal immigration into the state with tougher employment requirements, including adding...more

Florida Poised to Mandate Use of E-Verify for Private Employers

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace on 5/8/2023

The Florida Legislature has passed a bill that, if enacted, will require private employers with 25 or more employees to use the federal E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees beginning...more

Florida’s New Mandatory E-Verify Law Will Require Changes To Hiring Practices In the New Year

Fisher Phillips on 12/14/2020

Beginning on January 1, 2021, Florida’s new “Verification of Employment Eligibility” statute will require many employers to use the federal E-Verify system before hiring any new employees. This new law could force significant...more

New California Law: Employers Must “Resist” Federal Immigration Agents

Hogan Lovells on 2/15/2018

Effective January 1, 2018, the California Immigrant Worker Protection Act (the “Act”) requires private and public employers to “resist” informal worksite inspections by federal immigration enforcement agents....more

Trump Administration: 2017 Recap and 2018 Outlook

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 1/17/2018

On January 20, 2017, businessman Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States following a contentious and unconventional 2016 presidential election. Republicans also successfully maintained control...more

New Year Brings Major Changes To California Employers’ Immigration Practices - FAQs Regarding California AB450 – The Immigrant...

Fisher Phillips on 12/28/2017

Soon after ringing in the New Year, California employers will need to spend the beginning of 2018 coming to grips with a significant new law that will require an immediate adjustment to immigration-related business practices....more

What Comprehensive Immigration Reform May Mean To Your Business

Burr & Forman on 8/14/2013

Comprehensive Immigration Reform is a hot topic in Congress and in the news media. While the debate continues to rage over issues pertaining to legal status for undocumented immigrants currently in the U.S., don’t lose sight...more

Updates On NC and Federal Immigration Law: I-9, E-Verify and Pending NC House Bill 786

Poyner Spruill LLP on 6/11/2013

New Form I-9 - As of May 7, 2012, the old Form I-9 is obsolete and the new form must be down-loaded from www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-9.pdf?. Use of the old form is unacceptable. If Immigration Customs and Enforcement...more

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