James G. Aldrich

Understanding the New I-9 Employment Verification Forms

A new I-9 employment eligibility form allows opportunities for roofers to streamline operations and verify remotely

James G. Aldrich

October 13, 2023

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A new I-9 employment eligibility form allows opportunities for roofers to streamline operations and verify remotely

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6 Steps to New I-9 Remote Verification

A new I-9 employment eligibility form allows roofers to verify remotely if they’re already qualified through the E-Verify system.

James G. Aldrich

September 6, 2023

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The new version of the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form allows remote verification capabilities for qualified employers.

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6 Changes To I-9 Forms Roofers Need to Know

A new I-9 employment eligibility form allows opportunities for roofers to streamline operations, verify remotely.

James G. Aldrich

August 30, 2023

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Employers may be able to streamline their onboarding of new employees now that the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security issued a new version of the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form.

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I-9 COVID Flexibility Ends July 31

The expiration date will require roofing contractors to review and update their I-9 Employment Eligibility Confirmation forms.

James G. Aldrich

June 19, 2023

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The flexibility allowed during the pandemic for reviewing I-9 employment forms is coming to an end.

How to Hire and Pay Workers Without Social Security Numbers

James G. Aldrich

April 15, 2022

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Navigating how to legally onboard workers without social security numbers is a growing issue as roofing contractors try to address the industry-wide workforce shortage.

ICE Steps Up Aggressive Employer Audit Campaign

James G. Aldrich

August 17, 2010

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Federal authorities have begun using forfeiture laws and seizing the assets of businesses employing illegal aliens. In a departure from the Bush-administration emphasis on worksite raids, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on July 7, 2009, it had recently issued Notices of Inspection (NOIs) to 652 businesses nationwide.

Legally Speaking: Paying an Employee Who Does Not Have a Social Security Number

James G. Aldrich

October 1, 2007

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Many employers of newly hired young and/or foreign workers are faced with the dilemma of paying them before the workers are able to obtain a Social Security number (SSN). Despite the widespread misunderstanding that it is illegal for an employer to pay an employee who does not have an SSN, there is nothing in the law prohibiting it.

Legally Speaking: Responding to a ‘No-Match' Letter From the Social Security Administration

James G. Aldrich

June 6, 2007

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An employer’s response after receiving a no-match letter can make the difference between no penalty and significant legal liability. Fortunately, there is some guidance for employers.