Monday, November 06, 2006
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:
- Error-detecing electronic Form I-9 which virtually eliminates processing errors;
- Fast processing – InfoLink's e-Form includes automatic pre-population of sections, allowing completion, electronic signature, and electronic submission within seconds;
- Secure, paperless Form I-9 storage allowing for anytime, anywhere access for updating or government inspection;
- Automated Management alerts for expiring work authorizations enabling employees to renew and legally continue working without interruption;
- An 'Add eDocuments' feature which allows employers to attach related I-9 documents to stored I-9 Forms;
- 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;
- 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.
