Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace
In recent years, the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become extremely popular in the business world. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) include more than just headcounts, rules, or programs. By valuing each team member’s individual needs, viewpoints, and capabilities, equitable employers outperform their rivals. As a result, people who work in […]
Justice Department Settles Immigration-Related Discrimination Claim Against Diversified Business Consulting Group, Inc.
The Justice Department reached an agreement today with an information technology staffing agency headquartered in Maryland. The settlement resolves the department’s claims that the company discriminated against work-authorized non-U.S. citizens in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The department’s investigation concluded that the staffing company’s human resources personnel required non-U.S. citizens, but not […]
New E-Verify Service Combats Fraud, Protects Identity, Educates Workers
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director León Rodríguez announced the launch of myE-Verify—a new website designed for employees. myE-Verify is a one-stop shop for employees to create and maintain secure personal accounts and access new features for identity protection. “Since its inception, E-Verify has provided employees with valuable online tools and resources regarding the employment […]
New Vignettes Released to Make I-9 Completion Easier
USCIS just released three short video vignettes for employees and employers that demonstrate how to complete the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. Watch the new Form I-9 videos and learn how to complete Sections 1, 2, and 3. Each vignette walks the viewer through the key steps in four minutes or less. Here’s a synopsis […]
Justice Department Reaches Settlement to Resolve Claim of Citizenship Status Hiring Discrimination in Waterloo, Iowa
The Justice Department announced today that it has reached an agreement with the city of Waterloo, Iowa, resolving allegations that the city violated the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The department initiated its investigation after a charge was filed by a work-authorized, lawful permanent resident alleging that the city refused to […]
Ohio restaurant owners, managers indicted for hiring illegal workers
A federal grand jury returned a 23-count indictment charging six people for their roles in a conspiracy to hire illegal workers at a chain of restaurants in Stark and Summit counties and pay them less than minimum wage and sometimes only in tips. The indictments are the result of a joint investigation by U.S. Immigration […]
ABT Revised Settlement Agreement Granted Final Approval; Implementation to Begin by Dec. 3, 2013
On Nov. 4, 2013, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington granted final approval of the revised ABT Settlement Agreement, bringing to a close class action litigation that began in December 2011. The settlement agreement provides that certain individuals who intend to file an asylum application, or who have already filed […]
USCIS Invites Comments to Change ‘SelfCheck’ to ‘myEverify’
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed revision of a currently approved collection of information. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment […]
Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Arapahoe, Colo., Sheriff’s Office to Resolve Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices
The Justice Department announced today that it has reached an agreement with the Arapahoe County, Colo. Office of the Sheriff resolving allegations that the Office of the Sheriff violated the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The investigation was initiated based on information obtained in the course of a lawsuit filed by […]