For years, the phrase “clerical error” was a flimsy but realistic safety net when it came to Form I-9 errors. If a date was missing or a box was unchecked, the common understanding was that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would likely provide a “grace...
Ministry
The End of the I-9 Grace Period (& Why Your Ministry is at Risk)
For years, the phrase “clerical error” was a flimsy but realistic safety net when it came to Form I-9 errors. If a date was missing or a box was unchecked, the common understanding was that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would likely provide a “grace...
Pay Transparency, Legal Compliance, and Religious Exemptions: What Ministry HR Needs to Know
In recent years, pay transparency has moved from a “nice-to-have” to a legal expectation across many states and municipalities. For ministry organizations, however, the conversation is more nuanced. Churches, faith-based nonprofits, and religious institutions must...


