Does the updated Handbook for Employers include new information?
Yes. Although by no means Pulitzer material, the updated Handbook for Employers (publication M-274) includes some badly needed, long-overdue revisions and clarifications that will be welcomed by employers. Some of the new features in the Handbook include: E-Verify: The Handbook explains exceptions to standard I-9 procedures for companies that use the USCIS E-Verify Program (formerly known as Basic Pilot), in addition to information on how a company may voluntarily enroll in E-Verify. Electronic Retention of I-9’s: The Handbook has been updated to provide details on federal requirements for completing and storing I-9’s electronically, including a list of the security features that must be implemented. Sample I-9’s: The Handbook includes some new sample I-9’s that are filled out to illustrate some of the I-9 rules. Examples include: completion of the translation certification and completing an I-9 for an employee under age 18. Office of Special Counsel (OSC): There are more references to
