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All Business The I-9: Time for an by Christy Schmidt, Esq.
(especially small businesses) do not grant serious time or consideration to completion of the form: “Yeah, that is just something you need to fill out for the Federal Government…” However, this attitude can be costly.
The 1986 effort to control employment of illegal immigrants, the Immigration Reform and Control Act, mandated that employers complete the Employment Eligibility Form – the “I-9” – for all new employees. The employer sanctions provisions appear in section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and were amended by the Immigration Act of 1990 and the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) of 1996.
Last year, a record number of employers had U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) appear for an unannounced I-9 Audit. According to new data from ICE, more than 3,000 employers were audited in 2012 and fines grew to nearly $13 million. Statistics released by ICE in July 2012 stated that overall, $87.9 Million in fines have been imposed on employers for violations. The number of company managers arrested has increased to 238.
The idea is to deter illegal immigration by removing the ability for those individuals to obtain employment. In the United States, employers may only hire those who are legally able to work here: U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents, and aliens authorized to work. The I-9 form helps employers verify the new hire is within one of those permitted classes.
Additionally, once ICE is at your door, you have very little time to review and obtain your records. The Notice of Inspection allows employers only 72 hours to collect I-9s and other forms ICE demands. These audits also cover current and terminated employees – and can include multiple or all work locations.
Under the body of law, the employer must have the employee complete the I-9 form no later than the first day of employment and, within three business days after hiring a new employee, the employer must obtain from that employee the documents reflecting both the eligibility to work and proof of identity.
Failing to have an I-9 for an employee can result in a $110 to $1100 fine – per employee! Experts calculate the average fine on each I-9 to be $555. If you have 30 employees, and you are a first-time offender, your average fine could be $16,650.
In most companies, the I-9 is just one form in an on-boarding packet for new employees – and historically most employers
Understanding the law and your responsibility as an employer can ensure you maintain compliance and avoid being fined for what is a simple procedure. Having an organized filing system with properly completed forms will ensure even if you do experience the audit, you emerge from it without the fines. By implementing a clear I-9 policy and procedure, you will also control costs so your managers do not spend time scrambling to comply or chasing employees for forms. To get started, hire an experienced professional and get fully trained. Then, perform an I-9 audit by taking a sample of your I-9 records (reviewing all the forms is best, if possible), ensuring to check both current and terminated employee records. Next, over three months, review every new hire’s completed I-9. You should then have a clear picture of the procedures and policies you need to implement to obtain and store properly completed forms.
Common Mistakes and Pointers
Not using I-9 for seasonal or one-day employees. Anytime you hire a person to perform labor or services for wages, you are required to obtain and retain a completed I-9 for that person. You do not need an I-9 for contracted workers (independent contractors, professional services under contract, vendors). You also do not need to obtain and retain an I-9 form for casual domestic work in your home on a sporadic, irregular or intermittent basis – like a baby sitter (however, for a full-time nanny, it would be required). Not having an I-9 for one or several employees. By including the I-9 in your on-boarding or orientation package, you can minimize but not eliminate this risk. Why? Employees “forget” to return the
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In 1966, the United States Supreme Court decided a landmark decision in Miranda v. Arizona. In Miranda, the Court held that when a person is taken into police custody, there must be given an explanation of rights before any custodial interrogation. These rights stem largely from the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination. I’m sure you have heard these warnings time and again in movies and on television: You have the right to remain silent; Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law; You have the right to an attorney; If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you. This begs the question, what is custody? In a criminal setting, custody is generally defined as when a person reasonably believes that he or she is not free to leave. Custody does not need to take place at law enforcement headquarters or in jail. In fact, custody can take place just about anywhere, such as at the scene of a crime, the scene of an accident, on the sidewalk, in a park, or on the boardwalk, for example. Without a Miranda Warning or a valid waiver, statements may be inadmissible at trial under the Exclusionary Rule – statements cannot be used as substantive evidence of guilt in a criminal proceeding. In contrast, if a person is not in police custody, however, Miranda does not apply and any statements made to law enforcement could lead to a person’s arrest and potentially be used at trial. One recognized exception to the Exclusionary Rule is known as the Public Safety Exception. This exception allows law enforcement to conduct an investigation without advising a person of their Miranda Warnings, that is, a court can choose not to apply the exclusionary rule when circumstances indicate that custodial interrogation was meant to serve an immediate public safety need. That does not mean that police may interrogate a person for the purpose of gathering incriminating information when they perceive that doing so will serve public safety. The Miranda rule is complex, it is advisable to obtain competent legal representation when faced with a crime. Christopher J. Grenda, Esq. is an attorney licensed in the State of New Jersey with offices in Toms River, New Jersey. Mr. Grenda holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History/Pre-Law from Limestone College in Gaffney, South Carolina and a Juris Doctorate (JD) from Thomas M. Cooley Law in Lansing, Michigan. Mr. Grenda is a former municipal prosecutor who handled multiple towns throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties. Today, Mr. Grenda is a sole practitioner who primarily practices in DWI Defense; Criminal Defense; Real Estate; and Wills. October 2015
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Reliance on Documentation. An employer can rely on the documents as long as they are reasonable upon their face. For example, if the picture resembles the employee, the employer can confidentially rely upon its authenticity. However, if the race or age of the person pictured is not the same as the employee, the employer cannot reasonably rely on its authenticity. An employer can be found to be acting in a discriminatory manner if it rejects documents that reasonably appear to be genuine.
completed form and then your HR manager wastes time chasing the form. Have each new employee complete the form in one sitting by informing them that the first day he or she reports to work he or she must bring the documentation required to complete his or her I-9. Timing. Asking an applicant to complete an I-9 is against the law. Also, applicants who do not receive a job offer can use the I-9 as evidence of discrimination. Employers may and should only ask an individual to complete Section 1 and provide documentation evidence after the individual accepts the job offer. Do not include the I-9 form with the application package, however, provide a new hire with an “orientation” package that includes the form. The new hire can then bring completed forms when they report the first day of work.
Corrections. If after your audit you discover you are missing I-9s for any of your employees, or any of the I-9s are deficient, you should immediately compete one and attach an explanatory note explaining the oversight or the deficiency. Never white-out or destroy a deficient form – merely attach the corrected form to the deficient one so you maintain a complete record.
Completing columns A, B and C – or requesting “over-documentation.” The form only requires completion of column A or columns B and C. Requiring more documentation than required to complete one column is a violation. Subjecting employees who appear to be minorities or foreigners to excessive documentation requests could create a presumption of discriminatory hiring practices. Also, advise your Human Resources personnel NOT to request specific documents – “Just provide your license and social security card.” Making over-documentation or a specific request of documents can result in a $100 to a $1000 fine per offense. The form itself is quite clear and describes in detail the documents required.
Copies and Retention. Keep a copy of the employee’s I-9 in their employee file for later reference. Keep an I-9 File of the original forms separate from the employee files so in the event of an audit, you do not have ICE agents going through your employees’ personnel records – exposing your company employee lawsuits due to violations of privacy and disclosure laws! Forms must be retained for at least one year following an employee’s termination or for at least three years – whichever is later! Electronic Processing and Retention. Many companies are using electronic storage for I-9 processing. If your company uses I-9 software, ensure the program does not permit I-9 submission unless the form is fully completed. Also make sure the program does not accept expired documents and provides a backup and recovery method. Also, ensure only authorized personnel have access – both to minimize the risk of accidental or purposeful alteration and to protect your employees’ privacy.
Helping the new employee complete Section 1. Do not permit staff or HR personnel to complete Section 1 of the form. Only the employee should complete and sign Section 1 of the form. If the employee requires assistance to complete Section 1, a preparer or translator must complete the certification. However, the employee still must sign Section 1. A parent or guardian can also assist employees who are under the age of 18 or disabled.
E-Verify. Many employers are now using E-Verify, an internet system that compares the information supplied on the I-9 with government records. Employers who are not yet using the system should consider it as security to ensure a legal workforce – and evidence of diligence in hiring a legal workforce. You will need to retain E-Verify summaries with your I-9 file.
Expiration Dates. Refusing to hire someone because documentation has a future expiration date may constitute illegal discrimination. You may refuse to hire someone with expired documentation. Also, management should calendar when documentation expires and needs to be reviewed or resubmitted (this does not apply to US citizens, noncitizen nationals and lawful permanent residents).
Illegal Workers: Hiring an illegal or hiding illegals through subcontractors are equal violations. Contracting labor (hiring a subcontractor) to avoid directly employing illegal immigrants is a violation just as if you hired them yourself. Sanctions include fines of $250 - $10,000 per alien and number of offenses. Always remember the hiring of an illegal alien is a criminal offense and can also result in imprisonment. Other management strategy can be used to reduce labor expense while being in compliance with the law – and not abusing illegal workers by pay substandard wages.
Examination and Section 2. This may be obvious, but the staff member who examines the documents must be the person who signs Section 2. (I am familiar with a company who would have the HR trainer check the documents presented in Section 2 and then have the HR manager, who had not actually inspected the documents, sign the form.) Also, you should photocopy the documentation provided (although you are not required to do so). By keeping a copy of the documents and attaching these to the employee’s form, you have a strong record of the forms on which you relied. Note, though – If you copy for one employee, you must copy for all your employees! Do not just copy “suspect” documents or those of “suspect” people. That is arguably discriminatory.
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Shore Recipes Fall is by far my favorite season when it comes to cooking, the cooler temperatures are a great excuse to start making soup again. Pumpkin flavors are everywhere but this butternut squash recipe is a top request from my family. Roasting the squash first deepens its flavor, and brings out an earthy sweetness. If you top this with some toasted parmesan cheese crisps and add a salad and you have the perfect meal!
Butternut Squash Soup
1 large butternut squash, peeled and cut into large cubes about 3 lbs whole. (Some grocery stores carry cut squash in the produce section if you don’t want to cut it yourself). 3 medium shallots coarsely sliced 2 cloves of garlic, peeled 1 large apple peeled and cubed ½ tsp. thyme 1 tsp fresh ground ginger
¼ tsp curry ½ tsp cinnamon 1 Tbsp. brown sugar salt and pepper to taste 2 pods of Knorr homestyle chicken stock 7-8 cups of water Olive oil Half and half
Place cut squash, apples, shallots and garlic in 2 large roasting pans. Drizzle with olive oil and turn to coat evenly. Sprinkle with thyme, ginger, curry, cinnamon, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Place in a 400 degree oven for 45 minutes until slightly golden. In a large heavy bottomed pot place water and chicken stock. Allow to warm over low heat. Add roasted squash and stir. Next, puree with an immersion blender until smooth. Cook for 10 more minutes over low heat. Ladle soup into bowls and drizzle a tablespoon of half and half. Garnish with parmesan toasts. Enjoy!
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Beer Corner For the Love of Beer — Amendment 21 by Matt Connelly
You might miss it if you don’t know where to look. Modeled after a prohibition-era “speakeasy,” Amendment 21 in Point Pleasant Beach has no signs or bright lights to usher in the masses. An alleyway mural is all that might draw you to its nondescript entrance behind Europa South. Once inside, though, you will see why this bar is quickly gaining a reputation among locals as a top destination for craft beer. The atmosphere at Amendment 21 is refined yet casual. Brick walls, butcher-block high tops and antique pendant lamps are complemented by surf videos and signage from the likes of Great Lakes Brewing, Brooklyn Brewery and McSorley’s. Chalkboards behind the bar list the 30 rotating taps and this list is one of the most impressive in Ocean County. “Soul Style,” from Green Flash Brewing in California, is a delicious tropical and floral single IPA brewed with Citra, Simcoe and Cascade hops. Another must-try is the equally hoppy and citrus-packed “Lot No 6” from Evolution Brewing. For some malt balance, finish with Brewery Ommegang’s “Grains of Truth”. The Cooperstown-based brewery combines its Belgian yeast and malt with a hoppy Pale Ale in this impressive output. Manager Len Mackie stressed that the chalkboard tap list is imperative since their draft offerings are always changing. The turnover results from high-volume sales combined with the fact that most microbreweries keg in “sixtels,” which hold about 1/3 the volume of a typical half-barrel of macro-brew. This assures that their draft beer offerings are always fresh. Having said this, if nothing on the chalkboard catches your attention, Amendment 21 offers approximately 60 other bottled beers and an impressive list of craft cocktails. When the owner, Chris purchased Europa South last December, he immediately knew the banquet room in the back of the restaurant would make a great space for a bar. At the center of his vision, though, was an atypical bar menu that reflected a unique spin on comfort food. “Chris’ passion is cooking,” Mackie says. “We want to open up the palate to something different.” The menu is populated with “shareables” and some beer-inspired “handhelds” including an “IPA Pork Belly Poor Boy” and “IPA Beer Battered Fish and Chips.” You’ll regret not getting the “A21 Burger” which adds ground pork belly to its Black Angus patty, making one of the juiciest and most flavorful burgers around. As the weather cools, the craft beer selection at Amendment 21 is beginning to include exceptional seasonal offerings that are hearty and warming. With more than 90 beer choices and fantastic specials for Sunday football, “Surf Night” and “Industry Night,” this is the perfect local spot for the love of beer.
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Parental Guidance The End of the Rope By Maureen Whelan
“ Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. ” ~ Helen Keller
I’ve been warned by more seasoned parents of teens that high school years are nothing short of tumultuous. I’m finding that is true, and it starts as early as middle school. I have struggled for a long time to understand it. My husband and I provide a fairly predictable schedule and have clear expectations. We express our love frequently and provide our children with support and opportunities to develop their individual interests and talents. I’m even a big believer of allowing failure and missteps. Yet, I am still found wondering at times, how a seemingly benign question or remark became the spark that caused an explosion? Recently, I discovered something that shed some light into the world of a teenager, a world that I somehow forgot, but needed desperately to be reminded of. This “something” was a letter written by Gretchen Schmelzer, PhD, and licensed psychologist. “The Letter Your Teenager Can’t Write You”, was found on a blog called Emotional Geographic . Dr. Schmelzer writes about the underlying struggle between teens and parents, and why it is so important to maintain holds and boundaries even as our teens struggle to break free. She’s not talking about only enforcing curfews or the like, but rather not budging on our emotional attachment. Parents must provide support and unconditional love despite the attitudes and choices our teens will make. She writes from a teen’s perspective about their need to fight and specifically, fight their parents. Why? Because as parents, we are a safe haven. Our children trust us more than they will admit, more than they trust themselves. Teens are entering a strange new world as they venture on their years long transition into adulthood. For all their lack of knowledge about their world and their future…our children know who they are, when we still act like their parents. We are the rope they are holding onto. I’ve learned through my education and experience as an Occupational Therapist that children will test boundaries more, when boundaries are inconsistent. Children aren’t trying to be “bad kids” or choosing oppositional behavior. We have to look at it from a child’s perspective. If expectations, rules, routines and responsibilities change frequently, the child is unable to produce predictable responses. Thus, the child resorts to basic problem solving of trial and error in attempt to understand this line. They push button to get an effect; if there is no effect, another button will be pushed. So, if Mom doesn’t react when I call my brother names, or poke him, or knock down his block tower….what will it take? As parents, we need to hold our line, no matter how often or tiresome. Our kids are learning whether they show it or not. They are learning who they are, who they want to become, they are learning about limits, love, failure and forgiveness. They are learning from their most important teacher. So, no matter how hard your child pushes and pulls, no matter how loud or quiet they get, hold on. Hold onto your rope even when you are at the end of it, because on the other end, is your child.
Maureen Whelan is a pediatric Occupational Therapist and mother of 4 children ages 15,13, 10 and 7. To read this letter go to: http://www.emotionalgeographic.com/blog-1/2015/6/23/parent-corner-the-letter-your-teenager-cant-write-you
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You Go Girl Come As You Are by Katherine Kehoe
“Halloween is the one night of the year when girls can dress however they want and get away with it.” I’m sure every woman is familiar with some version of this phrase. What I’m not sure of is whether everyone understands just how loaded this statement is.
So where do we go with this? We’ve got some pretty confusing messages coming at us from all sides. We are both ‘supposed’ to dress as something overtly sexual, and yet reminded this is the ‘only’ day we can ‘get away’ with it. What does society want from us? Are we supposed to be sex objects or are we supposed to be sexless, conservative and proper?
First, it needs to be asked: Just what, exactly, are we “getting away with”? Is it a crime to dress in something clingy and revealing? Is it wrong to feel confident and sexy as we walk around in six-inch heels and bunny ears? Does Halloween mean that we get to escape judgment by men, or by other women, or both?
You’re all free to come up with your own answers, but here is mine to consider: It just doesn’t matter. To me, feminism isn’t being one extreme or the other. It’s being honest with ourselves and what we want. If you want to dress as a sexy Big Bird for Halloween, if that really makes you feel good, then go for it! If you want to dress in tight, pretty, short little dresses any other day of the year, then work it! If you want to dress like Freddy Krueger and wear an oversized “man” costume on Halloween, be my guest.
Almost regardless of the answers to these questions, still another one arises: why is this only acceptable on Halloween? Tell me it isn’t fun to get dressed up in some adorable knee-high boots and a short skirt and slather on some heavy rock-star-type eyeliner.
The bottom line is this: Figure out what’s going to make you happy. Forget about the mixed messages coming from friends, family, and the media. Decide what you want, just go with it. Halloween may not be a day known for being our genuine selves, but ultimately, I believe that’s the only way you’re honestly going to have a good time – which is really what it’s all about. Have an awesome holiday!
Alternatively, are we expected to dress this way? Obviously, most of the costumes for women are sexy versions of something that exists in the real world. There are firefighter outfits that barely cover anything, nurse costumes cut down to the rib cage… I even saw a sexy slice of pizza costume the other day.
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Students of 08742 A Fall, Freshmen Tradition at Point Beach HS by Emily Foster
Starting high school can be tough – new classes, new teachers, and an entirely new building are only a few of the worries Point Beach freshmen carry into their first month. On top of academics-related anxieties, most high school freshmen dread being on the bottom of the proverbial food chain as the youngest of the four grades, and not knowing anyone except for the people they went to elementary school with. At Point Beach High School, however, freshmen have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to get to know their classmates during a stress free day to socialize and have fun at Ocean County Park. A Point Beach tradition, Freshman Field Day takes place annually, generally falling around a week after the first day of school. The field day, organized by the Peer Leaders and their advisors, Mrs. McGuire and Mrs. Scraggs, takes up most of the school day; students depart at around 9:20 and return the same afternoon after 1:00. Shortly after arrival, groups of freshmen and Peer Leaders begin to rotate through the 9 stations set up in the park and play a different game at each one. Games vary from the traditional (charades and a rope) to the wacky (baby do you love me and the zombie apocalypse game), with Peer Leaders, freshmen, and teacher chaperones alike getting involved and active. Year after year, Freshmen Field Day receives positive feedback from its participants. While not all students will go into the experience with much enthusiasm, nearly everyone leaves with smiles on their faces. “I really loved playing baby do you love me,” says freshman Madeline House, “I couldn’t stop laughing!” Freshman Bianca Schultz shares her enthusiasm, admitting, “I didn’t think it would be this much fun.” Freshmen aren’t
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the only participants in the games; Peer Leaders lead by example and play along with the group. Many freshmen feel that having Peer Leaders lead the activities makes them feel even more welcome in the Beach community, because Peer Leaders were freshmen like them only two or three years ago. “It’s better to have kids around who had the same experiences we had when we were freshmen,” agrees Regina Schliep. It’s not all just about fun and games, however; the Peer Leaders emphasize its importance in creating bonds within the freshman class early on in the year, and making sure they feel like a part of the Beach family. According to Peer Leader advisor and guidance counselor Mrs. McGuire, the goal of the field day is “to build community in the freshman classes.” Peer Leader Hillary Muller agrees, saying, “The whole point is to get to know other people and become comfortable in your own grade. Point Beach wants to be a big family.” Teachers also love to participate in the field day and help new students feel more at home in the beach. Dr. DiPasquale, who has been involved in Freshman Field day for 5 years, sees it as “a really great way for freshmen to bond and get to know each other… they act differently after this day, they really know who they want to be friends with.” The spirit of community doesn’t end when students leave the park; upon returning, students proceed immediately to a school-wide pep rally in the gym, where everyone from freshmen to seniors shows their Beach pride. In all, Freshman Field Day can truly change the way a student feels about their school and classmates for the better.
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