Tired of reading about Form I-9 fines and penalties? Looking for a break from E-Verify angst and anxiety? Look no further – for today, John...
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On January 8, 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC)...
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