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Hi all

How are you handling the I-9 verifications of hybrid workers? Considering that ICE has extended again the Covid exemption for virtual I-9 verifications for remote workers til 7/31/23,  I'm wondering how this applies to those employees who are working hybrid. If the hybrid work is predominantly remote (for example 3 days at home, 2 in office or 4/1 etc) would you consider the ICE exemption also to be applicable to hybrid employees or only fully remote work?

Thanks for any input on how you interpret the ruling.  We want to ensure we are in compliance! 

Best
Alexandra Compton

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Alexandra Compton
Candidate Manager
FlexProfessionals LLC
Burlington, MA
401-441-8920
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Hi Alexandra!  In a hybrid situation, it is my understanding the exemption does not apply.  Here's one excerpt from an ICE update:
...as of April 1, 2021, the requirement that employers inspect employees' Form I-9 identity and employment eligibility documentation in-person applies only to those employees who physically report to work at a company location on any regular, consistent, or predictable basis.
Here's the link for more info!  https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/ice-announces-extension-i-9-compliance-flexibility-3

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Andrea Brekus CSP CPP
Finance Manager
ROLINC STAFFING, LLC
Englewood CO
(303) 781-0055
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-11-2023 13:09
From: Alexandra Compton
Subject: I-9 verifications - ICE Covid exemption for remote or hybrid employees

Hi all

How are you handling the I-9 verifications of hybrid workers? Considering that ICE has extended again the Covid exemption for virtual I-9 verifications for remote workers til 7/31/23,  I'm wondering how this applies to those employees who are working hybrid. If the hybrid work is predominantly remote (for example 3 days at home, 2 in office or 4/1 etc) would you consider the ICE exemption also to be applicable to hybrid employees or only fully remote work?

Thanks for any input on how you interpret the ruling.  We want to ensure we are in compliance! 

Best
Alexandra Compton

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Alexandra Compton
Candidate Manager
FlexProfessionals LLC
Burlington, MA
401-441-8920
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Hi Andrea - thanks for the feedback, that's how I would interpret it as well, appreciate the confirmation. 

Best regards
Alexandra

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Alexandra Compton
Candidate Manager
FlexProfessionals LLC
Needham MA
4014418920
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-11-2023 13:09
From: Alexandra Compton
Subject: I-9 verifications - ICE Covid exemption for remote or hybrid employees

Hi all

How are you handling the I-9 verifications of hybrid workers? Considering that ICE has extended again the Covid exemption for virtual I-9 verifications for remote workers til 7/31/23,  I'm wondering how this applies to those employees who are working hybrid. If the hybrid work is predominantly remote (for example 3 days at home, 2 in office or 4/1 etc) would you consider the ICE exemption also to be applicable to hybrid employees or only fully remote work?

Thanks for any input on how you interpret the ruling.  We want to ensure we are in compliance! 

Best
Alexandra Compton

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Alexandra Compton
Candidate Manager
FlexProfessionals LLC
Burlington, MA
401-441-8920
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