Were you aware that the expiration date on the current Form I-9 is August 31, 2012? Wondering what you should do? The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is now telling employers to continue to use the current Form I-9 for Employment Eligibility Verification even after the form’s expiration date has passed. Employers must complete Read more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made some changes to Form I-9 — the form that all companies have to fill out for new employees, verifying their identity and that they’re authorized to work in the U.S. But instead of just dumping changes on you, USCIS wants to hear from you. That’s why they’re Read more
Employers often have reason to be interested in an applicant’s or employee’s arrest and conviction records, but are understandably concerned about violating state and federal anti-discrimination laws. To assist employers in complying with federal law, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced the release of an updated “Enforcement Guidance” on an employer’s use of Read more
The District of Columbia recently passed the Unemployed Anti-Discrimination Act of 2012. The law prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of an individual’s status as unemployed. Specifically, the law makes it unlawful for an employer or employment agency to: Fail or refuse to consider for employment, or fail or refuse to hire, an individual Read more
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that E-Verify “Self Check” is now available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and US territories. What is Self Check? E-Verify Self Check is a free online service that allows US workers to verify their own employment eligibility status and determine if government records on Read more
The Mayor of Philadelphia, Michael Nutter, signed an ordinance that soon will prohibit employers from requiring job applicants to disclose their criminal backgrounds until after the first employment interview. Under the new chapter entitled “Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards”, employers are able to perform a background check or request the disclosure of an applicant’s criminal Read more
