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The new I-9 form is coming: Take advantage of grace period

09/20/2016
A new version of Form I-9 is coming this fall, with enhanced features to reduce errors and help employers complete it on their computers.

Doughnuts, vegans and hate mail: Even perfectly legal job ads can cause trouble

09/15/2016
A doughnut shop in Oregon is feeling the wrath of the vegan community.

Get ready to use new ‘smart’ I-9 form this fall

09/15/2016
Within the next two months, expect the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service to publish a long-awaited update to the Form I-9.

Recruiting lag: You might be taking too long to hire

09/12/2016
Timing is everything, the saying goes, and for firms trying to hire it could make the difference between securing the candidate and losing out.

Get ready to use new, enhanced Form I-9

09/12/2016
A new employment eligibility verification form will be available by Nov. 23.

Be a better interviewer

09/09/2016
Here are some techniques you can use to encourage job candidates to open up and give you the information you need to make a better hiring decision.

‘Hey, look at me!’ The 10 strangest come-ons by creative applicants

09/08/2016
Job candidates realize that a great cover letter and résumé aren’t always enough if you really want the job — you need to do something to stand out from the competition.

New rules for recruiting foreign workers

09/06/2016
The Office of Foreign Labor Certification is expected to publish new regulations aiming to modernize the U.S. Department of Labor’s electronic permanent labor certification system.

How do we complete I-9s for out-of-state staff?

08/31/2016
Q. Some of our employees work in other states out of their homes. For completing the I-9 Forms, can I use a notary public to verify employees’ documents?

Is it legal to require a lie detector test in California?

08/22/2016
Q. I am in the process of interviewing candidates for an administrative position. This person would work very closely with me, and I need to trust him or her completely. Can I bring in a polygraph expert and use lie detector tests during the final interviews?