Meeting Florida Senator Marco Rubio
Giselle Carson Aug 15, 2013 in Immigration Team News
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Speaking at a recent Jacksonville’s Rotary Club meeting, Florida Senator Marco Rubio was not at a loss for words as he spoke about his disapproval for the affordable care act also known as ‘Obamacare’ to the citizens of Jacksonville. He also highlighted the need for immigration reform, a subject featured by me in my blogs, newsletters and public speaking engagements. Click here to see a photo
Continue ReadingMarks Gray, P.A. receives the Circle of Honor Award from the United Way. The award recognizes companies and organizations at the Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze level. Marks Gray was recognized at the Silver level of which there are four criteria of which two must be met to receive the award. % of participation – 40%-59% Employee per capita – $100-$149 % Employee Campaign Increase – 15%-19% % Employee Giving to the Community Impact Fund […]
Continue ReadingGerald ‘Jerry’ Weedon Certified for Third Time in Business Litigation by The Florida Bar
Marks Gray P.A. Aug 10, 2013 in News
Marks Gray, P.A. congratulates Shareholder and President Gerald ‘Jerry’ Weedon on his third re-certification in Business Litigation by the Florida Bar. Mr. Weedon was first certified in this specialty in 1997 and re-certified in 2008. He is also certified by the Florida Bar in civil litigation. The Florida Bar’s certification program is consistently recognized as national leader among other state programs. There are 4,601 board certified attorneys in Florida, but only 234 are board certified […]
Continue ReadingDepartment of Justice Release Discrimination Video
Giselle Carson Aug 9, 2013 in Immigration Team News
The Department of Justice (DOJ) signed an agreement with the National Labor Relations Board to better coordinate and share information over potential employment discrimination practices. At the same time, the DOJ released an educational video about discrimination in employment eligibility verification. The video is intended to a provide information to employers avoid charges of employment discrimination relating to the employment verification Form I-9 process and E-Verify. The video addresses issues often encountered during the verification […]
Continue ReadingTermination Upheld Following E-Verify Non-confirmation
Giselle Carson Aug 9, 2013 in Immigration Team News
In another matter regarding E-Verify, an employee filed a document abuse and discrimination claim against his employer after he was terminated based on an E-Verify final nonconformation (FNC) notice. The employer attempted to resolve the TNC which occurred as result of an inconsistency on the status of the employee’s citizenship (the employee noted on Form I-9 and insisted during meetings with employer, that he is a U.S. Citizen when in fact he is a legal permanent resident (LPR) which created a record mismatch). […]
Continue ReadingE-Verify : Employee’s Tentative Nonconfirmation Email Notifications
Giselle Carson Aug 9, 2013 in Immigration Team News
When an employee provides an email address on the new Form I-9, employers using E-Verify must enter it into the E-Verify system. The government is using this email to notify employees of three situations: 1) that a tentative nonconfirmation (TNC) or record mismatch has occurred during their employment verification process and needs to be resolved; 2) that the employer referred the TNC case to DHS or SSA as a result of the employee’s decision to contest the TNC and the employee […]
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