February 19, 2020

Greetings! When you hear the words "The Iceman Cometh" do you think A) a play by Eugene O'Neill; B) the weather forecast for the Midwest; or C) an impending I-9 audit from ICE? If your answer is C, then we have some advice on what you can do to avoid I-9 mistakes.

News to Know New Process for H-1B Visa Program Begins March 1 The new electronic registration will require sponsoring employers to submit an online petition to the USCIS during a new designated registration period from March 1 through March 20, 2020. Retaliation Continues to Be Most Frequent Discrimination Claim The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released detailed breakdowns for the 72,675 charges of workplace discrimination the agency received in fiscal year 2019. Employer Options When Offering Childcare Benefits Only six percent of companies in the U.S. offer any childcare benefit. Employers may think that childcare benefits are too expensive to even consider. However, there are a number of helpful options that vary in cost.

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From the MRA Expert Costly Mistakes to Avoid on the New Form I-9 In addition to the recent updates to the Form I-9 , the penalties associated with noncompliance have also changed. Fines for substantive or uncorrected technical errors now start at $230 per form and can add up quickly. That’s why it’s so important to be on the lookout for common errors.

‌ Robyn Spiering

Poll Question Does your organization pay to sponsor visas for employees, such as H-1B? View Poll Results 

Top Blog Posts Want to know what HR professionals and business leaders have been reading lately? Check out our latest blog posts for timely, thought-provoking reflections. The Employee Experience Love Is In the Air…Or Is It? When Tragedy Strikes Corona Beer vs. Coronavirus. There’s a Big Difference. You can find the rest of our blog posts here or under Resources on our website.

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You've heard it before ... your employees are your greatest asset! When you give your employees a positive employment experience, they will be more engaged and productive in your organization.  Check out MRA's latest Heard It On the Hotline short video and use these new resources:    Checklist for Improving the Candidate Experience Building the Employee Experience—Considerations and Sample Journey Map

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