In 2026, employers using E-Verify must ensure compliance with updated Form I-9 procedures, including a critical deadline to download and save Historical Records Reports for cases updated on or before Dec. 31, 2015, by Jan. 22, 2026. All employers must use the latest Form I-9, featuring revised wording, and note E-Verify numbers on the form,...
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The Supreme Court has come under fire after insiders revealed staffers are being told to sign formal contracts opening them to legal action if they reveal secrets. Representatives could previously rely on informal pledges from justices based on longstanding norms — but those relaxed understandings could be at an end, an expert claimed Monday. An...
Background checks in 2026 are increasingly focused on fairness, transparency, and strict compliance with evolving state laws, featuring expanded "Ban the Box" rules, "Clean Slate" automatic record sealing in more states (like VA, DC), stricter look back periods (e.g., Philadelphia), and requirements for individualized assessments before conditional job offers, pushing employers to use tech for...
Thankfulness is the quickest path to joy" -Jefferson Bethke
"Bravery is the capacity to perform properly even when scared to death." — General Omar Bradley
Agency plans will change significantly in the coming days and weeks if Congress fails to reopen government. As the government shutdown continues into its second week, federal agencies will soon be revising their responses and sending home tens of thousands of additional staff. Many agencies across government are currently leaning on carryover funds, those previously...
Politics and the workplace
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HR must handle politics at work by establishing clear, legally compliant policies, fostering a culture of respect, and training managers to address conflicts promptly. While private employers have significant control over workplace conduct, they must be aware of federal and state laws that protect certain employee activities and expression. Develop and communicate clear policies HR...
“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” — Jimmy Johnson