InfoLink Screening Services Launches New Automated Solution for Form I-9 Employment Verifications and Additional Form I-9 Services
June 14, 2005, Los Angeles, CA – InfoLink Screening Services, a nationwide
provider of employment background checks, drug testing and physical exams,
today announced that it has launched a new automated solution for Form I-9
compliance services, including the first web-based service for verifying
employees have a legal right to work in the United States.
InfoLink's secure, web-based service powered by Form I-9 Compliance
enables employers to conduct Form I-9
employment eligibility verifications through the Department of Homeland
Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA). Employers are able to
use the information on newly hired employees’ I-9 Forms to verify the accuracy
of Social Security and Immigration “A” numbers and in real-time obtain
employee’s legal right to work status with a DHS-issued verification number.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 legally mandates that U.S.
employers verify the employment eligibility status of newly-hired employees and
makes it unlawful for employers to knowingly hire or continue to employ
unauthorized workers. Noncompliance, whether intentional or caused simply by
oversight, has severe legal and financial consequences imposed by the DHS, as
well as the potential of a corporate image tarnished by negative publicity.
In addition to employment eligibility verifications, InfoLink will also offer
the following services to help companies manage their Form I-9 processes:
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A self-correcting electronic Form I-9 that virtually eliminates processing
errors and simplifies the document completion process.
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Secure, paperless Form I-9 storage, providing anytime, anywhere online access
for updating, re-verification and governmental inspection.
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Automated alerts in advance of employees’ expiring work authorizations,
enabling employees to renew their work authorization documents and legally
continue to work without interruption.
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Pre-filled employment eligibility verification forms if the company has
conducted a background check on the new employee through InfoLink or uses an
integrated ATS or HRIS solution.
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Form I-9 consulting services performed by trained and experienced I-9
consultants including former INS officials and executive-level Human Resources
professionals.
InfoLink’s Form I-9 employment verification services:
- Provide peace of mind that new employees’ Social Security and Immigration documents are valid.
- Simplify and improve the efficiency of Form I-9 processes.
- Substantially decrease human errors in completing I-9 Forms.
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Cost-effectively reduce exposure to government audits, financial penalties and
negative publicity resulting from non-compliance.
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Improve the accuracy of payroll and tax reporting and helps eliminate SSA
inquiries concerning unmatched Social Security accounts by identifying current
employees with fraudulent Social Security numbers.
"We’re excited to be the first company to offer an automated, web-based solution for ensuring U.S. business
employ individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States," said Barry Nadell, president
of InfoLink Screening Services, Inc. "Because of our focus on legal compliance in employment screening, we
felt it was important for InfoLink to be an early mover in Form I-9 compliance services. InfoLink’s Form I-9
employment verification services provide business with new, efficient methods for managing their I-9
processes and complying with the law."
About InfoLink Screening Services
InfoLink Screening Services is a leading provider of employment background checks, drug testing, physical
exams and Form I-9 employment verification services. Thousands of companies nationwide, from small businesses
to Fortune 500's, rely on InfoLink's exceptional service, fast turnaround, legal compliance and accurate
reports. Its easy-to-use web-based solution enables easy order entry, status tracking, hit notification and
secure archiving. InfoLink's drug screening and physical exam programs include a nationwide network of
thousands of collection sites and clinics, secure online reporting and consolidated billing. And its new
Form I-9 employment verification services enable companies to reduce Form I-9 errors and verify employees’
legal right to work in the U.S. InfoLink's comprehensive employee screening services and seamless
integration with Human Resource software increase Human Resource efficiency and enable businesses to
Hire with Confidence™. Visit
www.infolinkscreening.com or call
(800) 990-HIRE (4473) for additional information.
About Form I-9 Compliance, LLC
Form I-9 Compliance was the first federally-approved Designated Agent of the Department of Homeland Security
and the Social Security Administration for electronic Form I-9 employment verifications. Form I-9 Compliance
provides automated right to work verifications, electronic Form I-9 processing, secure online storage and Form I-9
consulting services. Form I-9 Compliance is headquartered in Newport Beach, California. Visit
www.formi9.com or call 866-640-4949 for additional information.
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