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E-Verify Requirement - Employer Action Required on Tentative Nonconfirmations ("TNC") Within 10 Federal Government Working Days
This requirement applies to all E-Verify enrolled employers. Read More
Ban the Box Laws Amended Across States and Local Municipalities
"Ban the box" laws, which prohibit employers from inquiring about conviction or arrest records on initial applications, have been enacted in 36 states and more than 150 municipalities in the U.S. Three areas that have recently updated existing laws are California, Hawaii and St. Louis, Missouri. Read More
Temporary Verification with Form I-797 Possible Through December 1, 2020
Due to delays in production of the Form I-766, the USCIS has allowed applicants to instead use the Form I-797. Read More
Hawaii Amends its Ban the Box Law to Fortify Protections for Ex-Offenders
By Rod M. Fliegel on September 16, 2020 Read More
ICE Announces a 60 Day Extension of I-9 Compliance Flexibilities to November 19, 2020
Due to the continued precautions related to COVID-19, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has once again extended their flexibility policy regarding Form I-9 identity verification. Read More