Compliance presents some interesting challenges, which can sometimes even seem oxymoronic. We are all familiar with the hoops we must jump through to remain compliant with various governmental regulations at the local, county, state, and federal level.
One such recent challenge is the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) recent reinstitution of the in-person requirements for I-9s. Though DHS had temporarily paused this in-person requirement, starting August 1, all New Hires are once again required to complete Section 2 of Form I-9 in-person so their identification documents can be inspected.
In the old days, this was no big deal—something to be hammered out on a New Hire’s first day in the office, a standard part of orientation.
But with companies increasingly turning to remote employees, it becomes tricky: How to complete Section 2 of Form I-9 in-person when the employee is remote.
Keep in mind that, up until now, this employee had no reason to trek all the way into company HQ. They could be oriented and onboarded from eh comfort of their home, with no compelling reason to travel into the office. Such an arrangement represents huge savings for companies who save on overhead.
But the benefits of remote employees depreciate if companies must pay for travel and accommodations just to complete Section 2 of Form I-9. How remote are remote employees if they must be brought into the office to be onboard?
TrendSource Remote I-9 Verifications Full In-Person Requirements for Remote Workers
Fortunately, there is a solution to this contradictory challenge: TrendSource Remote I-9 Verifications., which fulfill the in-person requirements for Section 2 of Form I-9.
Here’s how it works: TrendSource pairs New Hires with Field Agents from its proprietary, nationwide database. This means that, wherever a New Hire resides, TrendSource has a local Field Agent ready to complete Section 2 of Form I-9 in person.
TrendSource Remote I-9 Verifications are quick, efficient, and cost effective. They allow companies to get the best of both worlds—hiring remotely, while remaining compliant with employment eligibility law.
Companies are not willing to go back to only recruiting and hiring in their local areas. TrendSource Remote I-9 Verifications allows them to continue hiring remotely while also remaining compliant with federal employment eligibility laws.
