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USCIS Announces New Form I-9 and Alternative Verification Procedure

Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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Comprehensive Service
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new version of Form I-9 (I-9) to verify the identity and employment authorization of employees and a new alternative procedure to the in-person physical document examination method that employers have followed as part of the I-9 process.   The new I-9 can be used starting August 1, 2023 and must be used starting November 1, 2023.   The alternative procedure may be used starting on August 1, 2023 and does not expire but can be cancelled or amended by the Department of Homeland Security. The alternative procedure is only available to employers enrolled in E-Verify.

U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Right to Religious Accommodations

Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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Comprehensive Service

This notice is to clarify how  in Groff v. DeJoy, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that when establishing an undue hardship in the context of providing reasonable accommodations for employees’ religious beliefs and practices, employers must demonstrate substantial increased costs in relation to the operations of its business.

EEO-1 Reporting Expected to Begin in Fall for Covered Employers

Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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Comprehensive Service

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that it is tentatively scheduled to begin accepting EEO-1 reports for 2022 via its portal in the fall of 2023. Previously, the EEOC had expected to start the process in mid-July 2023.

The reason for the delay is that the EEOC is currently completing a mandatory, three-year renewal of the EEO-1 Component 1 data collection by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).


Employee Layoffs: Important Steps to Consider

Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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HR Tips

One of the most difficult decisions an employer can make is to lay off employees. However, sometimes it's a necessary decision for the best interests of the business. When faced with a layoff, consider the following to help you manage the process.

Review the selection criteria carefully.

Employee Layoffs: Important Steps to Consider

Monday, July 31, 2023
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HR Tips

One of the most difficult decisions an employer can make is to lay off employees. However, sometimes it's a necessary decision for the best interests of the business. When faced with a layoff, consider the following to help you manage the process.

Review the selection criteria carefully.

 

EEO-1 Reporting Expected to Begin in Fall for Covered Employers

Monday, July 31, 2023
|
Comprehensive Service

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that it is tentatively scheduled to begin accepting EEO-1 reports for 2022 via its portal in the fall of 2023. Previously, the EEOC had expected to start the process in mid-July 2023.

The reason for the delay is that the EEOC is currently completing a mandatory, three-year renewal of the EEO-1 Component 1 data collection by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

USCIS Announces New Form I-9 and Alternative Verification Procedure

Monday, July 31, 2023
|
Comprehensive Service
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new version of Form I-9 (I-9) to verify the identity and employment authorization of employees and a new alternative procedure to the in-person physical document examination method that employers have followed as part of the I-9 process.   The new I-9 can be used starting August 1, 2023 and must be used starting November 1, 2023.   

The alternative procedure may be used starting on August 1, 2023 and does not expire, but can be cancelled or amended by the Department of Homeland Security. The alternative procedure is only available to employers enrolled in E-Verify.

U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Right to Religious Accommodations

Monday, July 31, 2023
|
Comprehensive Service

This notice is to clarify how  in Groff v. DeJoy, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that when establishing an undue hardship in the context of providing reasonable accommodations for employees’ religious beliefs and practices, employers must demonstrate substantial increased costs in relation to the operations of its business.

Colorado Expands Nondiscrimination Law

Monday, July 31, 2023
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Comprehensive Service

Colorado has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 23-172), which prohibits discrimination based on marital status, redefines harassment under state law, clarifies the protections for individuals with disabilities, and extends recordkeeping requirements. The changes take effect Aug. 7, 2023.

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