A Pennsylvania bill (HB 1170) would require construction firms statewide to run all new hires through the federalE-Verify system to confirm legal work eligibility. Employers who fail to comply must terminate unauthorized employeesand report hires to the state labor…
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AI, Deepfakes, and the Rise of the Fake Applicant – What Employers Need to Know
Generative AI enables fraudsters to craft fake resumes, identities, and video personas—especially targeting remoteroles. Within just 70 minutes, a convincing deepfake applicant can be created. Employers face risks ranging fromcompliance violations (e.g., child-labor…
US Replaces ‘Noncitizen’ with ‘Alien’ in Employment Verification Form of Foreign Workers
The Trump administration has modified the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9, replacing “noncitizen authorized to work” with “alien authorized to work.” This change aligns with statutory language and reinstates the term…
Trump’s Immigration Enforcement Against Employees Has Been Gradual. That May Soon Change.
Immigration enforcement has intensified under the Trump administration, prompting legal experts to advise employers—especially in construction, hospitality, and agriculture—to prepare for increased Form I-9 audits and ICE raids. Small businesses have been targeted,…
Staying I-9 and E-Verify Compliant: Updates for Employers
USCIS released a new Form I-9 dated January 20, 2025, valid through May 31, 2027, with updates aligning with policy changes, including language revisions and an updated DHS Privacy Notice. Previous August 1, 2023, editions remain valid. Employers using electronic I-9s…
New Tennessee Immigration Enforcement Law: Key Measures and Implications
Tennessee’s new immigration enforcement law mandates that employers verify the legal status of their workers through the E-Verify system, effective January 1, 2025. Companies with more than 6 employees must use this federal tool to ensure employees are legally…
Immigration Enforcement Underway: Preparing for I-9 Inspections and Site Visits
Employers should prepare for increased immigration enforcement, including I-9 inspections and site visits, as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensifies its focus on unauthorized workers. Employers must ensure I-9 forms are properly completed, maintain…
E-Verify Begins Validating Driver’s License Data with National Law Enforcement Tracking System
As part of ongoing expansions, the E-Verify system now can check driver’s license data from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico for those using it through the “web” interface. The enhancement, which was made possible through a new partnership with…
2018 Worksite Enforcement Investigations Already Double 2017 Total
The U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) has reportedly doubled the number of audits that it conducted during the entire 2017 fiscal year. In May, the agency’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) unit reported opening 3,510 worksite investigations in…
ICE Storm: Immigration Compliance Threats to the Hospitality Industry
With an estimated 11 million undocumented individuals living in the United States, just about every industry employs foreign nationals without proper work authorization. The hospitality industry is especially prone to problems and ever since the Obama administration…