With the change from summer to fall, we approach the end of 2018 – when many companies are planning their recruitment and retention strategies for foreign employees. In today’s immigration landscape, it’s important to know how to proactively plan for your business goals, so we have compiled our Top 5 Tips for Year-End Immigration Planning:… [Read More]
In Wake of ICE Raids, Businesses Ask – Are We I-9 Compliant?
I-9 Compliance in a time of increased scrutiny The raids on a hundred 7-Eleven stores nationwide serve as a reminder – the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are committed to their pledge to target businesses who employ illegal immigrants. The before-dawn raids netted 21 arrests and dramatic news coverage, putting employers on edge. The… [Read More]
Video: I-9 Advanced
This hour-long webinar is the second in a two part series, following I-9 Basics – Forms, Rules and Common Pitfalls. The video and accompanying transcript provide more nuanced information about the I-9 application process. For more information, download our complimentary 13-page guide to I-9 compliance and preparing for an audit. If you have additional questions… [Read More]
Video: Breaking Down I-9 Compliance for Your Business
What are some steps and procedures my company can implement to ensure I-9 compliance? In this video, Attorney Michael Murray discusses some concrete steps you can take toward ensuring your business is I-9 compliant, including one common mistake even the most diligent businesses might make. Download our complimentary, 13-page guide “How to Plan for an… [Read More]
Video: I-9 Basics – Forms, Rules and Common Pitfalls
In this hour-long webinar, Attorney Michael Murray discusses the ins and outs of I-9 compliance, including: Proper completion of I-9 Forms The major rules you have to follow Deadlines for different portions of the form Common mistakes and pitfalls made by even the most responsible businesse. Also available as a resource – our complimentary, 13-page… [Read More]
Mainebiz Publishes Russell Ford’s Tips on Preparing for an I-9 Audit
For employers and human resources professionals, the employment eligibility verification process can be a daunting one. If unorganized, the process becomes all the more difficult.
I-9 Audit FAQs: Handling Remote and Off-Site Workers
As an employer, you probably don’t need us to tell you that keeping up with I-9 compliance can be a tricky process. That’s why at FordMurray, we utilize our years of experience to help clients avoid any I-9 compliance issues and provide our clients with internal audit strategies. After publishing our new guide to planning… [Read More]
USCIS Releases New Version of Form I-9
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. By September 18, 2017, employers must use only the new version. Compliance Dates for New Form I-9: The new Form I-9 features a revision date of July 17, 2017. While employers may continue using a Form I-9 with… [Read More]
I-9 Audit FAQs: Destroying I-9 Records
As an employer, you probably don’t need us to tell you that keeping up with I-9 compliance can be a tricky process. We utilize our years of experience to help clients avoid any I-9 compliance issues and provide our clients with internal audit strategies – learn more about our comprehensive I-9 manual and compliance training… [Read More]
I-9 Audit FAQs: Storing I-9 Records
As an employer, you probably don’t need us to tell you that keeping up with I-9 compliance can be a tricky process. That’s why at FordMurray, we utilize our years of experience to help clients avoid any I-9 compliance issues and provide our clients with internal audit strategies. After publishing our new guide to planning… [Read More]