January 2008 - New in 2008

In keeping with our mission to bring businesses pertinent information in a timely fashion, this month’s Hire Results for Business from the Jefferson County Workforce Centeris focusing on several legal matters. Two of our articles focus on information regarding immigration and employment authorization. The other article features some tips on using social networking sites to screen prospective employees. While these articles are not offering formal legal advice, they do give business owners an overview of some key legal issues as business opens for 2008.

Please note: These articles are overviews of legal matters and do not constitute official legal advice or knowledge.

I-9 Employment Verification Forms Get an Overhaul

In November of 2007, the U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) issued a new I-9 Employment Eligibility Form. The new form took effect immediately, but there was a 30 day grace period for employers. read more...

“No Match” Letters: A Potential Sore Spot for Employers

The Social Security Administration (SSA) issues what are known as “no match” letters. These letters are generated by checking an employee’s W-2 form against the SSA’s list of valid social security numbers. If the numbers do not match, a “no match” letter is generated and sent to the employer. Sometimes these “no matches” are due to a clerical error. Other times they can indicate that someone may be using a false social security number or something of that sort. read more...

Watch What You Google - It Could Land You in Hot Water

MySpace and Facebook have become part of our nation’s vocabulary as social networking has become the way that people connect with each other. Everything from pictures of a fun weekend to a person’s religious and political preferences can be found with the click of a mouse. In an age of ever-increasing information and technology, the way we interact has been forever changed by such social networking sites. read more...