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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... 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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TPS for Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua Extended: The Ride Rolls On

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In a major legal development, a federal judge in the Northern District of California has postponed the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. This decision, issued on...more

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TPS Haiti Work Authorization Extended to February 2026, Employers need to Make I-9 Updates.

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In a significant development for employers and Haitian nationals under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its guidance to reflect a court-ordered automatic...more

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TPS for Honduras and Nicaragua Ends: What Employers Need to Know About the 60-Day Work Authorization Extension

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As we have covered in prior blog posts on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) as it continues to evolve, this week brings significant developments. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of TPS...more

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TPS for Haiti Uncertain After Court Blocks Termination Order: How Employers Can Remain Compliant

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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

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New Data-Sharing Agreement Between DHS and IRS Will Impact Employers and Provide ICE with Unprecedented Access to Sensitive Data

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The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and the Department of Treasury reached a data-sharing agreement in a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) filed April 7, 2025....more

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ICE at the Worksite: What Should Employers Do

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In 2003, Congress created the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Within the DHS is the interior enforcement arm, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), that enforces federal laws governing border control,...more

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Is Your House in Order? A Guide to Immigration Worksite Enforcement

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With our increasingly global workforce, it’s critical to have awareness of both the legal aspects of onboarding foreign hires and the cultural, “human” aspects of a diverse global workplace. Managing a multi-national...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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Employers: Review Form I-9 Practices to Prepare for the Trump Administration

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As has been discussed extensively during this most recent election cycle, the incoming Trump administration has indicated a desire to address illegal immigration, including mass deportations of undocumented workers, within...more

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The Cost of Non-Compliance: Insights from IERs Settlement Agreement with Great Dane LLC

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On November 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement with Great Dane LLC (Great Dane), a trailer manufacturing company, over allegations of discriminatory hiring practices against non-U.S....more

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Last Call for E-Verify Records: Compliance Steps Before the January 5, 2025 Disposal

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USCIS’s E-Verify Disposal Announcement - The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that employers using E-Verify have until January 5, 2025, to download and retain records for cases last...more

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Employers Get Ready: I-9 Fine Increases Are Here — and More I-9 Inspections Are on the Horizon

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The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced that it will impose higher fines against employers that fail to comply with the complex rules governing Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility...more

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Employers Get Immigration Guidance from Government: Appeal I-9 Fines to Reduce Damage

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We rarely see a government body provide guidance to employers in such an extraordinary manner as we saw last month, when an immigration hearing officer sent a loud-and-clear message to employers facing I-9 fines: appeal your...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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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your November 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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DHS Makes Qualified Employers’ Virtual Inspection of Form I-9 Original Documentation Permanent Option

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On July 21, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule, which will be officially published on July 25, 2023, that will provide eligible employers filling out the Employment Eligibility Verification...more

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Tips on Physical Reverification of Virtually Verified Remote Employees

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As was previously reported, employers have until August 30, 2023, to conduct in-person physical verification of identity and employment eligibility documentation for all employees who were onboarded using remote virtual...more

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Employers Have 30 Days to Reach Compliance after I-9 COVID Flexibilities End on July 31, 2023

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On May 4, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) announced that employers have 30 days to reach I-9 compliance after COVID-19 flexibilities end on July 31, 2023. Under...more

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3 Worksite I-9 Compliance Updates: The Times They Are a Changin’ … For the Better?

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The USCIS approach to immigration compliance is changing rapidly as we come out of the COVID-19 pandemic. While employers must use Form I-9 to verify employment eligibility, it is an often-overlooked requirement that may open...more

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Top Workplace Law Stories You May Have Missed Over the Holidays

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Happy 2023! We hope you had some time to unwind and recharge over the winter holiday season – but you may be feeling out of the loop now that your attention is turned back to work. We know it’s hard to keep up with all the...more

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The Top 14 Workplace Law Stories from October 2022

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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 for the past few years—and this past month...more

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Substantial Changes to Form I-9 Effective on November 1, 2022

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Starting on November 1, 2022, employers verifying their employees’ identity and employment authorization eligibility must use the new I-9 Form version....more

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The Top 16 Workplace Law Stories from August 2022

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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 for the past few years—and this past month...more

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I-9 Deadline Approaching: Employers Have Until July 31 to Update Critical Immigration Forms

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If you accepted expired forms of identification from new employees who completed their I-9 forms during the pandemic, your deadline for updating them with current proofs of identification is fast approaching. The Department...more

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The Top 17 Workplace Law Stories from May 2022

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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 for the past few years—and this past month...more

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