Form I-9 Compliance Guide 2026
What Employers Need to Know in 2026 Form I-9 compliance remains a critical responsibility for U.S. employers in 2026. While remote Form I-9 verification continues to be available through Department of Homeland Security (DHS) alternative procedures, enforcement efforts increasingly focus on documentation accuracy, audit readiness, electronic recordkeeping, and E-Verify compliance. As a result, employers should focus not […]
Half a Million Companies Now Participate in E-Verify
SMore than 500,000 companies now use E-Verify, the free online service that allows United States employers to confirm their new employees’ eligibility to work. “Since it was established, E-Verify has experienced exponential growth, increased accuracy and high customer-satisfaction ratings,” said Lori Scialabba, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). “Participation in E-Verify is […]
Justice Department Settles Document Abuse Claim against Department Store in California
The Justice Department announced today that it reached an agreement with a California based store, resolving allegations that the company had engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination based on citizenship status while verifying employment eligibility. The department also alleged that the store discriminated against a work-authorized individual when it refused to honor a […]