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Month: April 2025
New I9 Form in 2025; Current Version Still Valid
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made minor changes to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The new revised Form I-9 with an edition date 01/20/25 and an expiration date 05/31/2027 is now available for download, while multiple previous editions remain valid until their respective expiration dates. Specifically, th...
Venezuela TPS Status: Handling Expiring Employment Authorization Cards
It has not been easy for employers to make sense of the fast-moving immigration regulation changes and court cases. One topic creating lots of HR questions is Venezuelans who were granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the Biden Administration. The Secretary of Homeland Security is authorized to designate a foreign country for TPS due to......
A Simple Employee Referral Program to Supercharge Hiring
Discover how an employee referral program can boost recruitment, foster workplace collaboration, and empower your team to play an active role in shaping your company’s success. If you have never used one, try the following program and see how your employees respond. Employee Referral Program: At [Company Name], we value the power of employee ...
Guidance on Unlawful DEI -Related Discrimination Released by EEOC and DOJ
In March 2025, two technical guidance documents were released by the EEOC and DOJ that emphasize that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives must comply with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, sex, or other protected characteristics. The DOJ and EEOC jointly issued a docum...
How Long Should Employers Keep Former Employee Personnel Files?
Maintaining accurate and secure employee records is a crucial responsibility for employers, but the question of how long to keep former employee personnel files can be tricky. Employers need to strike a balance between regulatory compliance, company policy and operational needs. The amount of employee turnover can also impact the decision. HereR...
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