In recent years, Illinois’ Ban-the-Box” law disallowed employers from asking about criminal convictions prior to a job offer or before a candidate is selected for an interview. Now Illinois has taken the next step in banning the use of criminal history when making employment decisions. In January, the Illinois legislature passed Senate Bill 1480, which states […]
DHS Extends Flexibility For Document Inspection
The Department of Homeland Security has again extended its flexibility regarding the requirement for employers to physically inspect documents presented for section 2 of the Form I-9. The extension now applies until March 31, 2021. Since March 2020, DHS has extended this policy several times to allow employers whose employees are operating remotely because of […]