The Road to I-9 Compliance: Changes Ahead

Ep228: 

We're hearing reports of employers being haunted by the upcoming changes to the I-9 form, which is set to expire on October 31st. The DHS will have it dressed up in time for Halloween, but the big question is, how might it affect your hiring processes in the future?

Tune into This Week at Work as we bring you the latest in Form I-9 compliance.

Lawyer on the Clock:

4:34 - The confirmation of Julie Su for Labor Secretary is underway in Washington. There are a few holdouts, so stay tuned to see if she passes.

8:23 - In California, some Amazon delivery drivers have joined the Teamsters Union, under a tentative agreement, which will be voted on by members over the next couple of weeks. 

11:44 - The EEOC, the DOJ, and the FTC released a statement highlighting their commitment to enforcing existing civil rights and consumer protection laws as they apply to AI in the workforce and hiring process.  

Form I-9 Compliance:

17:54 - The new I-9 form will be released later this year, in a simplified, 1-page version.

20:01 - The virtual inspection process put in place during COVID will become permanent. They are talking about making E-Verify a mandatory piece of that process. 

22:29 - The government is trying to balance out the risk of identity theft with a workforce that is largely fully remote.

29:51 - In the case of a contractor, it is the responsibility of the direct employer, whoever is doing payroll, to complete the I-9.

 

Host(s): 

Phil Brandt, President and CEO, AAIM Employers’ Association

Burt Garland, Shareholder, Ogletree Deakins

 

Special Guest(s): 

Jennifer Roeper, Attorney, Ogletree Deakins

 

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