Hiring & Onboarding

Although the Form W-4 may be considered “routine” paperwork for new hires, it generates a lot of questions. Employees may hit snags when they’re filling out W-4s, and you may be uncertain of the specific requirements for employers. Chances are, you’re not alone with your questions and concerns. Here are the five most common W-4... read more

Hiring new employees means a lot of paperwork — for you and for them. Among the new hire forms, one you can’t overlook is the required IRS employment tax form W-4. In a rush to get through it all, you may be tempted to streamline the process by helping employees with the form — or... read more

Knowing how to fill out an I-9 form correctly is the most important aspect of immigration compliance. When it’s done correctly, your completed I-9 forms are your best proof of compliance and your key defense against government fines and lawsuits. And even if all of your employees are legally authorized to work in the United... read more

This article was last updated on 6/7/2019. If you’re a small business owner, you already know that the mandatory Form I-9 is tricky to complete. The I-9 is necessary to verify an individual’s right to work in the USA — and requires a careful review of specific types of identification within three days of an... read more

This article was last updated on 5/22/2019. You’ve made it through the recruiting, interviewing and selection process — and now you have a bright new hire in your midst. It’s day one and you have high hopes your new employee will hit the ground running. But wait! Before you bring your new hire onboard, you... read more

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the agency that oversees lawful immigration to the U.S. issued an updated Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9 in January 2017. The 69-page guide, which can be downloaded for future reference, covers the latest revisions to the Form I-9 and detailed instructions. As of January 22,... read more