2021 in Review: Top Ten I-9 and E-Verify Compliance Insights

The American Immigration Lawyers Association held its annual Employer Compliance and Worksite Enforcement Conference, identifying compliance issues facing employers today. The top 10 I-9 and E-Verify Compliance insights include: 1. I-9 compliance is complex and constantly evolving, 2. Virtual Verification (remote (I-9 inspection) isn’t perfect or for everyone, 3. Employers should focus on both compliance and employee experience, 4. The government wants to hear about a permanent virtual verification option, 5. When an I-9 notice of inspection is received, the reason likely won’t be identified, 6. IER spends roughly 80 percent of their time on I-9 enforcement of the anti-discrimination law, 7. When formulating hiring policies and recruiting practices, state law should be considered, 8. E-Verify may be free, but it’s also a potential landmine for employers, 9. An electronic I-9 system is only as good as its last release and 10. The next generation of E-Verify may put the employee in the driver’s seat.

 

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