Category: Form I 9 And E Verify

New E-Verify System Requirements for Florida Employers

Florida Adopts New E-Verify and Immigration Enforcement Laws for Employers Immigration remains a contentious issue in the USA. Spirited and vitriolic debates around causes and potential solutions flourish. In a hyper-partisan atmosphere, countless illegal entrants continue arriving along the southern US border, and some states have chosen to act within their own borders. A new law in Florida mandates adopting the E-Verify system for many employers while legislating harsh penalties for employing undocumented immigrants.

Can HR Managers Complete I-9 Forms on Behalf of Employers?

Completing the I-9 form is one of the most critical steps during the employee onboarding process. Despite the seemingly simple nature of the form, failing to fill it in properly could ultimately cost the business large sums of money. The federal government takes the requirement to verify employment eligibility very seriously and may periodically perform an I-9 audit to confirm that you’ve followed the law.