USCIS has again extended the employment authorization period for certain EAD renewal applicants to 540 days.

The Form I-9 consists of two main sections: Section 1 is completed by the employee and Section 2 is completed by the employer after examining the employee's original documents. These documents, from the list of Form I-9 acceptable documents, are one document from either List A or List B and one document from List C.

Proper completion and processing of Form I-9 has been of the highest importance for every employer ever since the Immigration Reform and Control Act mandated its use in 1986. Known as the Employment Eligibility Verification Form, this document serves to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every new employee hired to work for U.S. employers.

DHS, in tandem with the DOJ, released joint guidance pertaining to employers who either use a “home-grown” electronic I-9 system, or contract to use a platform supplied by an I-9 vendor.

Learn how to manage Form W-4, when to use it, and what changes were introduced in 2020 to meet your responsibilities and ensure tax compliance.

Get an overview of common income verification documents that may be of use when responding to verification requests.

As federal and state legislative sessions unfold, employers find themselves navigating a dynamic landscape of potential changes to unemployment taxes. This year, like many before it, has seen a flurry of activity with over 100 bills in various stages of consideration since January 1, 2024. 

It has been almost four decades since the Immigration Reform and Control Act was introduced in 1986. Yet, many employers still have trouble understanding the importance of avoiding common Form I-9 compliance violations. These violations can have a serious impact on a business, and there is a broad range of Form I-9 compliance violations resulting from negligence. The penalties the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can impose for even the most benign can be very costly and detrimental to employers.

Learn about different payroll tax forms, when to use and file them, and ensure compliance with different payroll tax requirements to avoid penalties.

Learn more about optimizing Form W-2, its purpose and filing instructions in order to meet the requirements and prevent penalties for late, incomplete or inaccurate forms.

Get an overview of the differences between IRS Form 940, Form 941, and Form 944 to ensure tax compliance by filing them accurately and on time.

Changes to unemployment tax and benefits in Connecticut may affect employers as the state seeks to address its trust fund solvency.

Changes were made in 2023 to Form IA 12.3, a separation notice New York employers must provide their employees upon termination.

Experian Employer Services works extensively with states and has seen how technology has changed and improved this industry. Sometimes that is a positive change such as the State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES).

Find out which taxes are payroll taxes and how to report them to maintain compliance with regulations and IRS requirements.

Learn how to differentiate between Form W-2 and Form W-4 to meet the necessary requirements and ensure payroll tax compliance.

The long-anticipated final rule regarding the treatment of independent contractors was published in the Federal Register on January 8, 2024, by the United States Department of Labor.

Learn more about the right approach to ensure successful post-merger integrations as a critical aspect of M&A transactions.