USCIS Announces Permanent Option for Remote Inspection for E-Verify Users and New Form I-9

Permanent Remote Review On July 25, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) published a final rule that will provide eligible employers filling out the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 an optional alternative to the in-person physical document examination method that employers have followed as part of the Form I-9 process.  The alternative procedure is … Read more

New York City Issues Final Regulations for Automated Employment Decision Tool Law and Defers Enforcement to July 5, 2023

On April 6, 2023, the DCWP issued final regulations regarding the New York City Automated Employment Decision Tools Law (“AEDTL”).  Pursuant to the law, employers must conduct automated decision tool audits to confirm that such tools are not biased.  The new law went into effect on January 1, 2023, but the New York City Department of … Read more

New York State Provides Protection for Individuals Based on Citizenship and Immigration Status

On December 23, 2022, Governor Hochul signed into law New York State Assembly Bill A6328A, amending the New York Executive Law § 292 (the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL)), to prohibit employment discrimination against employees and job applicants based on citizenship and immigration status. This amendment, which became effective immediately upon Governor Hochul’s signature, prohibits … Read more

New York State Enacts Pay Transparency Law – Effective September 17, 2023

On December 21, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that will require employers with four or more employees to disclose salary ranges in advertisements for jobs, promotions, or transfer opportunities.  The law will become effective September 17, 2023.  Pursuant to the new law, employers that advertise a job, promotion, or transfer opportunity must include: (1) … Read more

New York City Defers AI Law Enforcement to April 15, 2023

As we previously reported, New York City passed legislation that protects individuals from unlawful bias by the employer when automated employment decision tools are used. Pursuant to the law, employers must conduct AI tool audits to confirm that such tools are not biased. The new law was initially slated to go into effect on January … Read more

Form I-9 Remote Review Flexibility Extended Until July 31, 2023

The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) has announced another extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The policy, which was originally announced on March 19, 2020, was previously set to expire on October 31, 2022. With this new extension, the … Read more