INFOLINK SCREENING SERVICES ROLLS OUT VASTLY EXPEDITED AND IMPROVED ELECTRONIC
FORM I-9 COMPLIANCE PROCESS
With a click, companies can easily pre-populate the Form I-9 enabling faster
completion. This electronic I-9 Form virtually eliminates human error while
simultaneously creating a completely paperless I-9 process.
E-Sign Act compliant click-to-sign solution
Chatsworth, Calif., October 17, 2006 – InfoLink Screening Services, a
subsidiary of Kroll Inc., working closely with Form I-9 Compliance, LLC, today
announced that it has rolled out a new version of InfoLink's 'Form I-9
eSolutions' process which greatly expedites compliance with the Immigration
Reform and Control Act (IRCA) – the government mandated employment eligibility
program designed to identify unauthorized illegal workers. Highlights include
the ability to pre-populate the Form I-9 with one click, an electronic
signature using an E-Sign Act compliant click-to-sign solution, and verifying
the employment eligibility of each new hire.
The Form I-9 eSolutions service substantially fills gaps in earlier processes
via sophisticated error detection and 'smart form' technology. The process not
only enables employers to confidently hire new employees in full compliance
with the law, but also complies with existing and pending comprehensive
immigration reform legislation. The negative consequences to businesses in
violation of these laws are increasing.
Key highlights of InfoLink's new process include:
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Error-detecing electronic Form I-9 which virtually eliminates processing
errors;
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Fast processing – InfoLink's e-Form includes automatic pre-population of
sections, allowing completion, electronic signature, and electronic submission
within seconds;
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Secure, paperless Form I-9 storage allowing for anytime, anywhere access for
updating or government inspection;
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Automated Management alerts for expiring work authorizations enabling employees
to renew and legally continue working without interruption;
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An 'Add eDocuments' feature which allows employers to attach related I-9
documents to stored I-9 Forms;
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Extensive Multi-level Management reports including pending and archived I-9
Forms, pending and archived right to work verifications, expiring work
authorizations, and re-verifications;
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Optional features which instantly transmits employee data to the Social
Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security to verify if that
employee has a right to work in the United States.
"Aside from the important legal compliance aspects of the new electronic
process, employers will find a number of benefits including less time demands
on human resources staff, improved accuracy of payroll and tax reporting, and
the ability to form a more stable workforce," says Barry Nadell, President of
InfoLink Screening. "Additionally, this system protects jobs for individuals
who have a legal right to work in the U.S."
About InfoLink Screening Services: InfoLink Screening Services is a
leading provider of employment background checks, drug testing, physical exams
and Form I-9 eSolutions. Thousands of companies nationwide rely on InfoLink
before they finalize their hiring decisions. InfoLink's exceptional service,
fast turnaround, legal compliance and accuracy enable companies to Hire with
Confidence®. InfoLink operates as part of the Background Screening division of
Kroll, the global risk consulting company. For more information, visit
www.infolinkscreening.com or call 800-990-HIRE (4473).
About Kroll: Kroll, the world’s leading risk consulting company,
provides a wide range of investigative, intelligence, financial, security and
technology services through offices in more than 65 cities in over 25
countries. Kroll’s Background Screening division is comprised of InfoLink
Screening Services, based in Chatsworth, Calif., Kroll Background America,
Inc., based in Nashville, Tenn., and other Kroll subsidiaries in Canada, the
United Kingdom, Poland, India and South Africa. In the United States, the
Background Screening division provides employee and vendor background
investigations and identity theft services. It serves a wide range of
corporate, government and non-profit clientele, most notably those in financial
services and highly regulated industries such as health care and
transportation. For more information, visit
www.kroll.com.
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