Recently, we've needed to help some of our clients through a RIF. When companies need to perform a Reduction In Force (RIF), they face two major questions: how do we maintain compliance during the RIF, and how do we show kindness and support to the people affected?

As I-9 audits and penalties increase in 2025, businesses must stay ahead of compliance risks. Errors in Form I-9 can lead to significant fines, even if they are unintentional. Ensuring compliance requires accurate documentation, timely verification, and a proactive compliance strategy.

There were so many details to consider in the early days of the pandemic. Many of us were operating quickly and without a rulebook to provide guidance. So when USCIS issued guidance permitting employers to complete I-9 forms virtually, we all jumped for joy and started scheduling Zoom verifications.

On March 14, 2020, the United States government declared Covid-19 to be a Public Health Emergency.