A New Administration and What It Might Mean for HR Teams
Inauguration Day has come and gone and now HR leaders are bracing for what’s to come. Critical legislative changes seem inevitable, but it’s impossible to predict exactly how these policies will unfold.
One thing is clear: preparation is key. And fortunately, there are plenty of resources to help you face what’s ahead and adapt.
This issue of Let’s Talk HR is packed with insights to help you stay better informed and more proactive in the face of change, including:
It’s a new year and a new administration, but the mission of HR professionals remains the same: supporting employees, staying up to date, and preparing for what’s next.
On-Demand Webinar |?Trump Era 2.0 - What It Might Mean for HR Teams
The inauguration of a second Trump administration has left HR professionals questioning what lies ahead. While uncertainty remains, now is the time to prepare for potential policy shifts that could impact your team.
If you missed our live session, the on-demand version of "Trump Era 2.0: What It Might Mean for HR Teams" is now available. This one-hour webinar features a dynamic discussion with HR experts, including I-9 authority John Fay, exploring key employment issues and possible changes for employers.
What You’ll Learn:
You’ll also want to bookmark this 2025 Legislative Changes Resources Page for updated content as legislative changes, and their impact, come into clearer focus.
2025 I-9 Penalty Amounts
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced new penalty amounts for I-9 violations in 2025. These penalties, which are adjusted annually for inflation, have increased by 2.6% over 2024 amounts.
Employers can now be fined $288 to $2,861 per I-9 form for paperwork errors. Penalties for knowingly hiring unauthorized workers have also increased.
In this video, I-9 guru John Fay discusses the new penalty amounts and provides guidance on how employers can review their I-9 practices to help stay better prepared.
Guide: I-9 Audit Survival Tips
Don't wait for ICE to audit your I-9s - Even outside of potential heightened enforcement under the Trump administration, employers must prioritize I-9 compliance to help reduce or potentially avoid costly penalties.
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An estimated 60-80% of paper I-9s have errors or are missing information. With more than 300 potential errors on each form, ensuring accuracy is no small task!
Download our free I-9 Audit Survival Tips for some best practices on conducting internal audits, better identifying common mistakes, and helping to improve accuracy. Learn how to better:
Download your free guide today and help ensure you are better prepared should ICE come knocking!
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
The recent wildfires in California have left a devastating impact, displacing residents and disrupting employment across multiple counties. HR professionals can be a crucial resource for employees impacted by these events.
Our latest blog article helps provide some critical information on Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), a federally funded program available to those whose employment has been affected by the wildfires.
In this article, you'll learn more about:
Stay informed and help empower your employees during this challenging time!
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3 周It means hiring will be biased… more than before. I think we should take names off of resumes and give them a number. Take off gender, race, and disability questions. If it’s truly merit based hiring then let’s focus on the credentials related to the job. Oh and take off college names. Only list degrees.
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4 周Having employees in tears in the office because they are scared for their children when they drop them off at school. Speaking to employees about the EAP because their stress levels are through the roof. Providing legal contacts for employees who are concerned for their family members. "'Merica" isn't feeling great at all right now.
The unfortunate & tragic airline disaster from yesterday & this morning's Presidential reaction to the crash will give some indication of what to expect. Not phrased or presented in a well-though out manner, President Trump clearly stated that competence, knowledge & experience in hiring at critically responsible jobs would be the basis of hiring.