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February 18, 2025 37 mins

This episode of What the Hell Just Happened?! dives into the compliance around immigration and I-9 forms so you are prepared should you have a visit to your workplace from ICE. Join Paul Edwards and his guest, Tiana Starke, as they discuss the importance of documentation around the right to work in the United States. This week, episode 102 of What the Hell Just Happened?! is about the I-9 and E-Verify documentation requirements of employers.

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Our podcast sponsor, CEDR HR Solutions, knows there’s a better, easier way to HR. With our industry-leading approach, we support over 3,000 small and medium businesses across the country through custom handbooks, one-on-one HR coaching, and education. From HIPAA training to our expansive software, backstageHR, our affordable and tailored approach enables you to address any issue with ease. 

In this episode of What the Hell Just Happened?!, CEDR CEO and Founder Paul Edwards is joined by Tiana Starke to share the importance of staying compliant with I-9 forms and E-Verify, should you be in a state that requires that, and actionable steps you can take to correct your errors if you have not been completing these processes up until now.

Paul Edwards and Tiana Starke also discuss:

  • Ensuring I-9 compliance, including what is expected of you as an employer and how to set up a new hire for success in completing this form correctly and on time. 
  • Understanding who is required to use E-Verify and what you need to know to complete this part of the onboarding process.
  • How to correct past mistakes (and when not to), and how to move forward in compliance.

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