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Jan 11 - Tennessee and South Carolina Pass E-Verify Bills

Tennessee’s House Bill 1378, “The Lawful Employment Act” now requires compliance by certain employers. The Lawful Employment Act requires employer to either enroll in E-verify to verify the work authorization of all new hires and maintain results for those individuals or request and retain a copy of one of the ...

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Nov 09 - New Employment Authorization Document Offers More Security

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has redesigned the Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766) to ensure a more secure document. New security features include: • Greater detail in the photograph which makes it easier to identify the cardholder. • Ultra-violet technology and tactile clues allowing accurate card authentication. • Return address ...

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Nov 09 - Employees from Sudan or South Sudan with Expiring EADs May Still Be Authorized to Work

Employees from Sudan or South Sudan who have Temporary Protected Status (TPS) have had their employment authorizations automatically extended until May 2, 2012, even if the employees have not yet obtained a new Employment Authorization Document (EAD). For more information visit the USCIS site.

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Oct 10 - California Seeks Restrictions on Employers’ Use of Credit Checks

Update: On October 10, 2011, Governor Brown signed into legislation Assembly Bill No. 22. The bill becomes law Jan. 1, 2012. California legislature recently passed AB22; the bill is waiting on Governor Jerry Brown’s signature. If signed, California will be the seventh state to limit the use of credit reports for ...

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Sep 28 - Mandatory Implementation of New Federal CCFs Delayed Until November 30, 2011

In the September 27, 2011, Federal Register, the Department of Transportation (DOT) formally delayed the mandatory implementation of the new Custody and Control Form (CCF) for DOT Agency urine testing until November 30, 2011. This was expected and provides employers and collectors an additional two month window from the previous ...

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Aug 02 - North Carolina Passes E-Verify Bill

North Carolina Governor Beverly Perdue recently signed House Bill 36 requiring North Carolina counties, municipalities and business with 25 or more employees to use the federal E-Verify program. The bill becomes effective in stages: Oct. 1, 2011 - Counties and municipalities must use E-Verify Oct. 1, 2012 - Employers who employ ...

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Aug 01 - Minnesota Requires E-Verify for State Contractors

Minnesota rejoined the ranks of states requiring E-Verify for state contractors after Governor Mark Dayton recently signed an appropriations bill into law. The bill, which became effective July 21, 2011, requires all state contractors or subcontractors with contracts in excess of $50,000 to certify that they have implemented or are ...

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Jul 28 - Update: EEOC Hearing on Use of Criminal Records

In follow-up to our posting last week regarding the EEOC’s meeting to address the use of criminal records for employment purposes, below you will find links to the EEOC’s Press Release from this meeting and a link to a video of the meeting. Verifications would like to encourage employers to ...

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Jul 21 - Connecticut Places Restrictions on Employers’ Use of Credit Checks

On July 13, Connecticut Governor Dannell Malloy signed Senate Bill 361, legislation that makes Connecticut the sixth state to limit the use of credit reports for employment purposes. When the law becomes effective on Oct. 1, 2011, Connecticut will join Maryland, Illinois, Washington, Oregon and Hawaii in restricting the circumstances ...

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Jul 19 - EEOC Hearing Scheduled on Use of Criminal Records

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will hold a meeting on the use of criminal records for employment screening purposes on Tuesday, July 26, in Washington, D.C. The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS), which Verifications, Inc. is a member of, is preparing comments for submittal to the EEOC ...

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Jul 14 - Louisiana Governor Signs Two E-Verify Bills

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal recently signed two bills aimed at deterring the employment of unauthorized aliens: House Bill 342 prohibits state contractors from bidding or contracting on state work without first submitting an affidavit attesting they will use the federal E-Verify program. The bill also requires contractors to obtain sworn statements ...

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Jul 14 - Alabama Requires E-Verify

Alabama Governor Robert Bentley signed House Bill 56 – The Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act – into law in June. The bill requires all Alabama employers to enroll in and use the federal E-Verify program. The law takes effect in two stages: Effective Jan. 1, 2012, employers with state ...

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Jul 13 - Indiana Law Restricts Record Access for Certain Crimes

On July 1, 2011, a new Indiana law that allows non-violent offenders to restrict access to their records for misdemeanor and Class D felonies took effect. Under this law, individuals may be eligible to restrict access to their criminal history record if: They were convicted of a misdemeanor or Class D ...

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Jul 01 - New FCRA Requirements Regarding Use of Credit Reports

New FCRA requirements regarding the use of credit reports will become effective on July 21, 2011. These requirements include additional disclosures when a credit score is used as part of an adverse decision related to a consumer. This does not apply to the credit reports (or summaries) provided by Verifications, ...

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May 27 - Supreme Court Upholds Arizona E-Verify Law

On Thursday, May 26, 2011, the US Supreme Court upheld Arizona’s immigration law, ruling that Arizona could require all employers to use the federal E-Verify program to check the employment eligibility of new hires. The court also upheld the requirement of Arizona agencies to suspend an employer’s business licenses for ...

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May 19 - USCIS Launches I-9 Central

On Friday, May 13, 2011, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) launched I-9 Central, a new web-based resource designed to help employers and employees properly complete and better understand the Form I-9 process. The new site includes access to resources, tips and guidance, including sections dedicated to: Completing and ...

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May 19 - Georgia Governor Signs E-Verify Bill

On Friday, May 13, 2011, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed HB 87, known as the Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011, into law. The bill expands police powers to investigate immigration status, penalizes those who transport or harbor illegal immigrants, makes it a felony to use fake identification ...

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Apr 28 - Maryland Places Restrictions on Employers’ Use of Credit Checks

On April 12, 2011, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley signed the Job Applicant Fairness Act, legislation that limits an employer’s ability to obtain and use credit information with respect to applicants as well as existing employees. When the law becomes effective on Oct. 1, 2011, Maryland will join Illinois, Washington, Oregon ...

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Apr 21 - Philadelphia Passes 'Ban the Box' Ordinance

On April 13, 2011, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter signed Philadelphia Bill 110111-A, the Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Act, adding Philadelphia to the list of jurisdictions that restrict how certain employers can inquire and use criminal record information. The ordinance takes effect in July 2011. Employer ImpactThe Fair Criminal Record ...

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Apr 07 - Minnesota E-Verify Executive Order Expires

On April 4 Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed Executive Order 11-08 extending 20 executive orders issued by past administrations. Among those not extended was Executive Order 08-01, an order signed by Governor Tim Pawlenty in 2008 that required all hiring authorities within the executive branch of state government as well ...

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Mar 31 - USCIS Launches E-Verify Self-Check

On March 21, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service launched the E-Verify Self Check, a tool individuals can use to voluntarily check their employment eligibility status. The first phase of the release allows individuals who maintain an address in Arizona, Idaho, Colorado, Mississippi, Virginia or the District of Columbia ...

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Mar 24 - Virginia Governor Orders Executive Branch Agencies to Use E-Verify By June 1

On March 21 Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell ordered all executive branch state agencies to use E-Verify by June 1, 2011, to check the employment eligibility of their new hires. The governor’s order speeds up the requirements of a law passed in 2010 which required state agencies to enroll in the ...

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Mar 02 - GAO Study Delivers Insight into Current State and Future of E-Verify

In December 2010, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO), the audit, evaluation and investigation arm of Congress, completed a review of the E-Verify program. The review was conducted to determine the extent to which the Social Security Administration (SSA) and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) had reduced ...

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Feb 25 - USCIS Announces New I-766 Employment and Travel Authorization Card

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it is now issuing employment and travel authorization on a single card for certain foreign national applicants filing an Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status in the U.S. The new dual-purpose I-766 card looks almost identical to the current I-766, ...

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Jan 26 - Fingerprinting Requirements for Mortgage Loan Originators

Last August we reported the steps Mortgage Loan Originators (MLO) from Depository Organizations (DO) must take in order to register with the National Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS). At the time, it was unclear if DO MLOs would be required to use the NMLS’ approved fingerprinting vendor or if ...

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Jan 17 - USCIS Releases Revised M-274 Handbook for Employers

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently released a revised version of the M-274 Handbook for Employers. The latest version of M-274 has a revision date of 01/05/2011 and is designed to help employers better understand the Form I-9 process. According to a message by USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas, ...

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Jan 12 - ODAPC Publishes 2011 Random Rates

The Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy & Compliance (ODAPC) recently published the annual minimum drug and alcohol random testing rates established within DOT Agencies and the USCG for 2011. The random testing rates were unchanged from 2010 and are shown below:DOT Agency2011 Random Drug Testing Rate2011 Random Alcohol Testing ...

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Jan 05 - Florida Governor Signs E-Verify Executive Order, Rhode Island Governor Rescinds E-Verify Executive Order

On January 4, 2011, new Florida Governor Rick Scott signed Executive Order 11-02 requiring state agencies under the direction of the governor to use the E-Verify system to check the employment eligibility of their current and prospective employees. The order also requires state agencies to include in all state contracts ...

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Nov 23 - Arizona Passes Medical Marijuana Initiative

On Nov. 2, Arizona voters approved Proposition 203, the only state medical marijuana law with a specific workplace component. We encourage all employers doing business in Arizona to consult with qualified legal counsel about how this proposition will affect them when it becomes law on November 29, 2010. Under Proposition 203, ...

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Oct 21 - Court Rules in Employer’s Favor Following DOT-required Drug Test Refusal

The United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee ruled in favor of the employer recently in the case of Melman v. Metro. Gov't of Nashville & Davidson County, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 78488 (M.D. Tenn., July 7, 2009). This was a case examining the interplay between an ...

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Oct 01 - Update: Puerto Rico Birth Certificates and the Form I-9 Process

Update: The Governor of Puerto Rico recently signed an Executive Order extending for an additional 30 days the validity of birth certificates issued before July 1, 2010. On Sept. 30, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) updated its Form I-9 guidelines based on this Executive Order. We’ve amended ...

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Sep 29 - DOT Interim Final Rule Provides Guidance on When to Use New Federal CCF

On Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, the Department of Transportation (DOT) published an Interim Final Rule in the Federal Register clarifying how and when employers, collectors, laboratories and Medical Review Officers (MROs) should use the new Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF). Though the Interim Final Rule focuses on ...

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Sep 24 - Puerto Rico Birth Certificates and the Form I-9 Process

On July 1, 2010, Puerto Rico began issuing new, more secure certified copies of birth certificates to US citizens born in Puerto Rico. On Sept. 9, 2010, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a news release clarifying the effects of invalid Puerto Rico Birth Certificates on the Form ...

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Aug 26 - DHS Publishes Final Rule Regarding Use of Electronic Systems for I-9 Forms

On July 22, 2010, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Final Rule that regulates how employers may use electronic systems to complete and to store their I-9 Forms. The Final Rule took effect on August 23, 2010. The rule is similar to an interim rule issued in 2006, ...

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Aug 19 - Final Rule Clarifies Fingerprinting Requirements of the SAFE Act

On July 28, 2010, several federal agencies published a Final Rule in the Federal Register regarding the implementation of the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act (SAFE Act). The SAFE Act is designed to protect consumers and reduce fraud through a number of initiatives. One such initiative is ...

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Aug 19 - Massachusetts Law Prohibits Employers from Requesting Criminal Record Information on Initial Employment Applica...

Earlier this month Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick signed legislation overhauling the state’s Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) system. The expansive CORI reform legislation will have several affects on employers and goes into effect in two phases. Phase One, Effective November 4, 2010 Employers Shall Not Gather Criminal Record Information on ...

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Aug 18 - Illinois Joins Hawaii, Washington, and Oregon Restricting Use of Credit Histories

August, 10, 2010, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed the Employee Credit Privacy Act, limiting an employer’s ability to obtain and use credit information with respect to applicants and employees. The new law is effective January 1, 2011. Specifically, employers shall not: Fail or refuse to hire applicants or otherwise discriminate against ...

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Aug 17 - DOT Final Rule Amends Certain Drug Testing Procedures

On Monday August 16th, the Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance published a Final Rule amending provisions of certain drug testing procedures. The DOT Final Rule will affect all DOT agency required testing. The Final Rule aligns some, but not all, of the DOT’s urine ...

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Jul 12 - South Carolina Increases Enforcement Activities Related to Employment Eligibility Law

In an article published Sunday, July 11, 2010, the Ashville Citizen-Times reported that the state has increased its efforts to ensure small businesses in South Carolina comply with employment eligibility requirements. To do so, the state has more than doubled its investigative staff by hiring 13 additional investigators to enforce ...

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Jul 07 - DOT Delays Mandatory Use Deadline for Alcohol Testing Form

In a notice published in the Federal Register on July 2, 2010, the Department of Transportation (DOT) extended the deadline for mandatory use of its updated Alcohol Testing Form, commonly called ATFs, from Aug. 1, 2010, to Jan. 1, 2011. The extension comes after the DOT sought comments on whether Aug. ...

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Jul 01 - South Carolina, Mississippi and Utah E-Verify Requirements Effective Today

Source: Form I-9 Compliance Today, several E-Verify state law provisions go into effect, impacting employers in South Carolina, Mississippi, and Utah. Two of the provisions further expand existing E-Verify laws, while the third brings another state into E-Verify. Below is a brief summary describing these new state requirements and penalties (if ...

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Jun 22 - Oregon Provides Guidance Regarding Recent State Law Limiting Use of Credit Information

In an April 1, 2010, Compliance Corner article we reported that Oregon Senate Bill 1045 prohibited the use of credit histories in employment decisions, with four exceptions: Federally insured banks and credit unions Employers required by state or federal law to use credit history for employment purposes Certain public safety officers When credit information ...

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May 28 - Florida Requires Heightened Screening for Access to Vulnerable Persons

On Wednesday, May 26, Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed House Bill 7069 and Senate Bill 150 into law. House Bill 7069 increases background screening requirements for individuals with access to vulnerable persons, such as children, seniors, and disabled persons. The law becomes effective August 1, 2010. House Bill 7069 requires ...

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May 13 - FMCSA Launching the Pre-employment Screening Program

The Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has launched the new Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP), which provides electronic access to a driver’s crash and inspection history from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) for pre-employment purposes. Information provided includes crash records for the last five ...

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May 11 - Redesigned Green Cards Will Be Issued

Source: USCIS Press Release U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that it has redesigned the Permanent Resident Card—commonly known as the “Green Card”—to incorporate several major new security features. The Green Card redesign is the latest advance in USCIS’s ongoing efforts to deter immigration fraud. State-of-the-art technology incorporated into ...

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Apr 29 - Implementation Date of HHS Mandatory Guidelines Delayed until Oct. 1, 2010

Tomorrow a notice will be published in the Federal Register that delays the effective date of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) revisions to the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs from May 1, 2010, to Oct. 1, 2010. The HHS guidelines apply to federal employer ...

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Apr 19 - FMCSA Delays Implementation and Enforcement of CSA 2010 Program for Most States

On April 9, 2010, the Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a notice in the Federal Register indicating that roll-out of the agency’s Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010) program would be delayed for most states until Nov. 30, 2010. The delay is the result of ...

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Apr 13 - Utah E-Verify Bill Signed into Law

On March 31, 2010, Utah Governor Gary Herbert signed a bill into law requiring Utah employers to use E-Verify to ensure their employees are legally permitted to work in the US. The bill passed both chambers of the legislature with large margins, making Utah the fourth state to require all ...

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Apr 01 - Fingerprinting Requirements for Mortgage Loan Originators

In 2008, Congress passed the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act, or “SAFE” Act. The Act is designed to protect consumers and reduce fraud through a number of initiatives. One such initiative is the establishment of a nationwide registry of Mortgage Loan Originators (MLOs) which will be maintained ...

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Apr 01 - Oregon Restricts Use of Credit Histories

On March 29, 2010, Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski signed Senate Bill 1045, making it “an unlawful employment practice for an employer to obtain or use for employment purposes information contained in the credit history of an applicant for employment or an employee, or to refuse to hire, discharge, demote, suspend, ...

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Mar 18 - DHS to Enhance E-Verify, Publicize Information about Federal Contractors Enrolled in E-Verify

On March 17, 2010, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced three new initiatives designed to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the E-Verify program. The enhancements include: A new agreement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) that establishes a streamlined process for addressing potential cases of discrimination and employer misuse ...

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Mar 17 - Virginia House Passes E-Verify Bill

On March 11, 2010, the Virginia House passed HB737, a bill that requires all Virginia government agencies to enroll in and use the federal E-Verify program beginning Dec. 1, 2012. The bill awaits Governor Bob McDonnell’s signature. E-Verify is a federal program that allows employers to electronically check the work ...

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Mar 12 - Utah House Passes E-Verify Bill

On March 11, 2010, the Utah House passed SB251, a bill that requires private employers with 15 or more employees to register with and use a status verification system to verify the federal legal working status of any new employees. The bill, passed by a 46-24 margin, awaits Governor Gary ...

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Mar 02 - FMCSA Launches Website for Pre-Employment Screening Program

Last week, the Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) launched a website with information about the new Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP), which will provide electronic access to a driver's crash and inspection history from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). The PSP service is set ...

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Feb 25 - Employer Violated Privacy Act in Canada by Conducting Pre-Employment Credit Check

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner in Alberta, Canada, recently found a retailer in violation of the Alberta Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) for conducting pre-employment credit checks on its job applicants. It was determined that a credit check was not reasonably required to determine the suitability of ...

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Feb 10 - Court Rules Oklahoma May Enforce E-Verify Provision

On February 2, 2010, the 10th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Oklahoma may enforce the provision of its immigration law which requires state contractors to verify the employment eligibility of new workers by using a system like E-Verify. This ruling lifted a temporary injunction which had been in ...

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Feb 01 - Illinois Modifies E-Verify Attestation Form, Extends Deadline for Employers Enrolled in E-Verify who use Design...

On Jan. 29, the Illinois Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it had modified the E-Verify attestation form, a requirement under Illinois’ Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act, to accommodate employers who submit E-Verify queries through a designated agent. The DOL also extended the deadline to sign the attestation ...

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Jan 28 - Illinois Right to Privacy Act requires Employers Enrolled in E-Verify to Sign Attestation Before Jan. 30

Illinois recently amended the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act requiring employers to sign an attestation form at the time of E-Verify enrollment. The law, which became effective Jan. 1, 2010, also requires employers already enrolled in E-Verify to complete the attestation form before Jan. 30, 2010. E-Verify is ...

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Jan 26 - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces Federal Ban on Texting for Commercial Truck Drivers

Source: Department of Transportation (DOT) Press Release U.S Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced federal guidance to expressly prohibit texting by drivers of commercial vehicles such as large trucks and buses. The prohibition is effective immediately and is the latest in a series of actions taken by the Department to combat ...

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Jan 13 - FMCSA Delays Access to National Motor Carrier Employment Screening System

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has delayed plans to make a national motor carrier pre-employment screening system available in late December. Electronic access to data contained in the FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS), originally set to deploy on Dec. 21, is now expected to be available ...

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Nov 23 - U.S. Immigration and Customs Announces 1,000 New Workplace Audits

Continuing the audit activity of earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)announced on November 19 that another 1,000 employers were issued Notice of Inspection (NOI). These 1,000 employers, the names of which have not yet been released, will be audited for compliance ...

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Oct 22 - E-Verify Extended for Three Years

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, Congress granted a three-year extension to the federal E-Verify program and approved $137 million in funding for the program to be allocated over the next three years as part of HR 2892, the $43 billion spending bill for the Homeland Security Department. The bill will ...

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Oct 02 - E-Verify Funded Through Oct. 31, 2009

On Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, President Obama signed a continuing resolution that is attached to the fiscal 2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act (H.R. 2918). The resolution provides authorization and funding for the federal E-Verify program through Oct. 31, 2009, or until a new appropriations bill is signed. E-Verify is a ...

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Oct 01 - Nebraska E-Verify Law Effective Today

Nebraska Legislative Bill 403 became effective today, Oct. 1, 2009. The bill stipulates that: All public employers confirm the employment eligibility of their new hires using the E-Verify system All contracts between a public employer and a contractor must include a provision requiring the contractor to use E-Verify to confirm the work ...

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Sep 08 - E-Verify Federal Contractor Rule Effective Today

Source: USCIS Press Release WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is reminding federal contractors and subcontractors that effective today, they may be required to use the E-Verify system to verify their employees’ eligibility to work in the United States if their contract includes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) E-Verify clause. In ...

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Aug 28 - New Edition of the Form I-9 Released

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a new edition of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The new version, dated August 7, 2009, was made public earlier this week. It is available at http://www.uscis.gov/i-9. As expected, the new edition contains no changes from the February 2, 2009 version of ...

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Aug 26 - Federal Judge Clears Way for Implementation of the Federal Contractor E-Verify Regulation

In a decision posted this morning, Judge Alexander Williams, Jr., of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland cleared the way for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to implement a regulation that will require certain federal contractors to register and use the E-Verify online employment eligibility verification ...

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Aug 25 - Federal Court Hears Oral Arguments in Federal Contractor E-Verify Challenge and DHS Formally Rescinds No-Match ...

On August 21, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland heard oral arguments in U.S. Chamber of Commerce v. Napolitano, in which a coalition of business groups is suing the government to enjoin implementation of a regulation that would require certain federal contractors and their subcontractors to use ...

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Aug 20 - Reminder: E-Verify Requirements for Federal Contractor/Subcontractor Effective Sept. 8

18 Days and Counting! September 8, 2009, is the day that employment eligibility verification using E-Verify will become a requirement for federal contractors and subcontractors. Although the effective date has been delayed in the past, the 9/8/09 date is expected to stand because of Administration support. Summary The E-Verify requirement is applicable to: ...

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Aug 07 - Direct Observation Collections Mandatory for Return-to-Duty and Follow-Up Testing Beginning August 31, 2009

The following announcement is from the Office of Drug and Alcohol Program Compliance (ODAPC) in the Office of the Secretary of Transportation and as such it only applies to DOT collections. It does not apply to non-DOT collections but since DOT is the gold standard, Verifications advises that non-DOT Return ...

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Jul 30 - FTC Announces Expanded Business Education Campaign on 'Red Flags' Rule

Source: FTC Press Release To assist small businesses and other entities, the Federal Trade Commission staff will redouble its efforts to educate them about compliance with the "Red Flags" Rule and ease compliance by providing additional resources and guidance to clarify whether businesses are covered by the Rule and what ...

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Jul 22 - Washington Driving Record Abstracts to be Available to Employers Beginning July 26

Effective July 26, 2009, the state of Washington will allow employers to receive a driving record abstract for employment purposes. Senate Bill 5610, signed into law by Governor Christine Gregoire in April, amends RCW 46.52.130 to allow a certified abstract of the driving record to be furnished to: “An employer or ...

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Jul 16 - US District Court to Decide Fate of Suit Challenging Federal Contractor E-Verify Rule

On August 27, the US District Court in Maryland will hold a hearing to determine the outcome of a lawsuit filed earlier this year by several business groups challenging the federal contractor E-Verify rule. The lawsuit has been on hold for several months while the Obama Administration reviewed the rule. ...

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Jul 10 - Administration Announces Support for E-Verify Rule

On July 8, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano indicated in a press release that the Administration fully supports a regulation that requires certain federal contractors to use the federal E-Verify program. It is expected that the E-Verify rule will take effect Sept. 8 without any further modifications ...

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Jun 30 - USCIS Issues Guidance on Employment Eligibility Verification Form

Source: USCIS Press Release WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that the Employment Eligibility Verification form I-9 (Rev. 02/02/09) currently on the USCIS Web site will continue to be valid for use beyond June 30, 2009. USCIS has requested that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve the ...

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