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2009 Benefit Review
A number of new laws and regulations will affect the design and administration of group health plans beginning 2009. This article briefly highlights some important employee benefit issues that should be addressed early in 2009.
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"How long does an employer have to maintain an I-9 form?"
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In The News...
The HR Group successfully renews its "Approved Provider" status with the HR Certification Institute.
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David Moff, CEO of The HR Group is named President of BJH Foundation.
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In terms of basic skills, more than 40 percent of non-citizens have less than a high school education. However, 12.5 percent of immigrants have master's degrees. (Source: CBO Paper: The Role of Immigrants in the U.S. Labor Market, Nov. 2005).
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Changes to I-9 Procedures
by Graham Dail, Affiliate, The HR Group, Inc.
What? Another I-9 change? Will this ever end? I just implemented a change a few months ago. What in the world is this all about?
Bad news - another change. Good news - it isn't that extensive.
These are words every Human Resource professional has spoken recently. Yes, we have yet another change in I-9 procedures that is effective February 2, 2009**. As of this date, the Department of Labor has not completed the M-274, the Handbook for Employers that explain the changes.
A summary of changes:
The rule narrows the list of acceptable documents and further specifies that expired documents are no longer considered acceptable forms of identification. Employers must use the revised Form I-9 for all new hires and to reverify any employee with expiring employment authorization beginning on February 2.
- Five documents have been removed from list A, including:
- Certificate of US citizenship (Form N-560 or N-561)
- Certificate of Naturalization (Form N-550 or N-570)
- Alien Registration Card (I-151)
- Unexpired Reentry Permit (Form I-327)
- Unexpired Refugee Travel Document (Form I-571)
One document was added to list A
- Unexpired Employment Authorization Document (I-766)
All employment Authorization Documents with photographs have been consolidated as one item on List A
- I-688, I-688A, I-688B, I-766
Instructions on Section I now indicate that employees do not have to provide a social security numbering Section I unless the employer participates in E-Verify
Employers can now sign and retain Forms I-9 electronically.
**ANNOUNCED TODAY! The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has delayed by 60 days, until April 3, 2009, the effective date for using the revised Form I-9, originally scheduled to go into effect today. Please note: Employers who use the new form prior to the April 3, 2009 effective date are subject to civil monetary penalties. Read more
Graham Dail has over 30 years experience in all levels of training, human resources and professional development as a consultant and in HR for two major textile manufacturing companies. He has represented the company in labor relations matters, facilitated dispute resolution processes, investigated and resolved harassment complaints, handled charges before the EEOC and OFCCP. Dail has also designed and developed policies, managed all aspects of human resource management including training, safety and health, DOT, and workers' compensation (both insured and self insured programs).
Recent comments about Graham:
"You've really opened our eyes to where we need to focus our efforts regarding FMLA."
"You are extremely professional and met our needs perfectly."
"You tailored the class to exactly what we said we wanted and we benefited greatly!" |
Need more help with the I-9 and FMLA changes?
Join us for: I-9/FMLA Practical Applications Workshop
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Time: 1:30 - 4:30pm
Location: HRG Academy, 216-3 Swing Rd, Greensboro
Faculty: Nancy Pysher and Graham Dail
Cost: $50
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