Employers work hard to make sure they comply with federal immigration law, but they must remember not to take their efforts too far. Employers...
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A thoroughbred racehorse training business recently failed to comply with Form I-9 requirements. Following the hearing, Kenneth McPeek Racing...
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A San Antonio bakery was fined nearly $15,000 for not properly verifying employment eligibility for the majority of its staff, in violation of...
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Employers concerned about incurring fines or criminal liability for hiring undocumented workers now face a new challenge: large healthcare payouts...
MoreHomeland Security Targets Employers’ Immigration Compliance
Investigations and audits of Form I-9 documents by ICE agents are on the rise, and the Obama administration is promising to keep the heat on...
MoreGeorgia Construction Company Hit with $228,000 I-9 Penalty
The Department of Justice, Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) has assessed an I-9 related penalty of over $228,000 to...
MoreWhat are the Form I-9 Penalty Trends from 2013 OCAHO Decisions?
The first thing that stands out about 2013 decisions from OCAHO is that there was a major uptick in the number of substantive decisions –...
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In reviewing the numerous OCAHO decisions issued in 2013, there have been some fairly common violations that have gotten employers in a lot of...
MoreIs Your Organization Ready for an OSC Investigation?
The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is part of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. The OSC regularly investigate complaints...
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