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Client Alerts | 05.01.20

Employers May Only Use the New Edition of the Form I-9 Going Forward

As of May 1, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security will only allow employers to use the 10/21/19 edition of USCIS Form I-9 to verify the identity and work authorization of individuals hired for employment in the U.S.  The following alert provides guidance to employers on the proper completion of Form I-9 as well as the temporary modifications to the instructions for completion during the pendency of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the physical presence requirement.

PDF of the Client Alert:  Employers May Only Use the New Edition of the Form I-9 Going Forward

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Our Labor & Employment Law lawyers counsel businesses of all sizes and levels of complexity in connection with their day-to-day employment concerns, focusing not only on the many federal, state and local laws and regulations that govern the workplace, but on each employer’s business and operational objectives. Our complete approach includes preventative measures, training, and representation in formal proceedings before federal and state courts and administrative agencies.