Hiring has gone national—but compliance hasn’t caught up. That disconnect is creating a growing challenge for HR professionals.
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Hiring has gone national—but compliance hasn’t caught up. That disconnect is creating a growing challenge for HR professionals.
Read MoreMany companies are incorporating AI into their employment decision-making, especially in hiring. For organizations that receive hundreds or even thousands of applicants per role, AI tools promise efficiency: faster résumé screening, automated candidate ranking and data-driven recommendations. But efficiency does not eliminate legal risk. In some cases, it redistributes it.
Read MoreFor I-9 purposes, there are technical violations, which allow you 10 days to correct your errors, and substantive errors, which are immediately subject to penalties. ICE’s new framework eliminates the 10-day cure period for many errors.
Read MoreA class-action lawsuit filed against Uber for tax fraud under IRC § 7434 may be a cautionary tale for every business hiring independent contractors.
Read MoreWith changes to DHS leadership underway, experts believe the next emphasis will be on employers and I-9 audits, like the raids that occurred early in 2025. Chris Thomas, partner at Holland & Hart, recently predicted this trend, saying, “We’re just at the beginning of the enforcement cycle now.”
Read MoreThe U.S. labor market hit a rough patch in February, with nonfarm payroll employment dropping by 92,000—a sharp reversal from January’s gain of 126,000—according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Read MoreOne restaurant was notified that 32 of its 46 workers appeared unauthorized to work in the U.S. per the I-9s HSI reviewed and tried to verify as authentic and current.
Read MoreWe’ve already covered the new administration’s immigration enforcement priorities. But there’s more to consider.
Read MoreIt’s often tempting to ask applicants to explain any gaps in their work history on job applications. But asking that simple question can reveal information you don’t want to have, like their criminal history. That’s especially troublesome if you operate in a state with strict rules about using an applicant’s criminal record to make the hiring decision.
Read MoreThe January report signals a labor market operating in a persistent low-hire, low-fire pattern that will likely extend through 2026. HR leaders should prepare for continued wage pressure even as hiring slows, particularly in health care and technical roles, where competition remains fierce.
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