Vigilant Blog

President Obama recently signed the “ Unfortunately the text of the Act leaves a lot of unanswered questions, such as when the tax incentive period expires and how employers actually claim the credit. We expect the IRS will help fill in the details and offer some guidance for employers seeking to take advantage of this…

The federal Department of Justice (DOJ) has been cracking down on employers who violate the Form I-9 employment eligibility verification process, and a Missouri company is the latest to face penalties for alleged misconduct. According to the DOJ, the company was requiring all newly hired non-U.S. citizens to provide extra work authorization documents beyond what…

fined over $1 million after ICE found “numerous technology-related deficiencies” in their electronic Form I-9 verification system. ICE noted that it found no instances of the company knowingly hiring unauthorized workers, but that “employers are responsible not only for the people they hire but also for the internal systems they choose to utilize to manage…

The federal U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently clarified how to apply the three-day rule when completing the   First, the USCIS recently fourth business day of an employee’s new employment to complete the Form I-9.    75 Fed Reg 42575, July 22, 2010). Under the final rules, employers may fulfill their employment eligibility verification…

FAQ section of the IRS website and discuss your options with your tax adviser. An important note about the IRS FAQs: If you’ve been relying on them to determine whether you can take advantage of the HIRE Act when hiring a particular employee, be sure to double check their website when you hire someone new….