Month: March 2013

House Bill 2147, signed by Governor Jan Brewer on March 28, 2013, removes the initial burden away from the employer in unemployment claims and places the duty on the employee, who now must provide proof to the Arizona Department of Economic Security that the employee is entitled to unemployment insurance, e.g. that the individual was terminated by the employer or…

On March 8, 2013, the USCIS released a new, 2-page I-9 form. Employers must complete a Form I-9 to verify employment authorization at the time they hire a new employee. It is important for employers review their I-9 and E-Verify compliance on a regular basis, including internal audits and immigration compliance training. Employers should start using the new I-9 (Rev.…