New Document Standardization Guidelines
08/18/09 Filed in: News
New Document Standardization Guidelines in Effect Statewide.
If you record documents with the Recorder’s Office in any Ohio county, note that new guidelines have been implemented to “standardize” appearance and formatting.
Beginning July 1, 2009, all documents that will be recorded in Ohio must:
Have a font size of at least 10 point;
Minimum paper size—8 ½ x 11, Maximum paper size – 8 ½ x 14;
Black or blue ink only;
No use of highlighting;
Margins of 1 inch on each side and on the bottom;
3 inch margin on the top of the first page;
1 ½ margin on the top of each of the remaining pages.
Documents not conforming to these standards will be charged additional recording fees.
If you record documents with the Recorder’s Office in any Ohio county, note that new guidelines have been implemented to “standardize” appearance and formatting.
Beginning July 1, 2009, all documents that will be recorded in Ohio must:
Have a font size of at least 10 point;
Minimum paper size—8 ½ x 11, Maximum paper size – 8 ½ x 14;
Black or blue ink only;
No use of highlighting;
Margins of 1 inch on each side and on the bottom;
3 inch margin on the top of the first page;
1 ½ margin on the top of each of the remaining pages.
Documents not conforming to these standards will be charged additional recording fees.
The Stimulus Bill and H-1B Provisions
04/24/09
The Stimulus Bill and H-1B Provisions
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA or “Stimulus Bill”) limits certain banks and other financial institutions from hiring new H-1B workers for the next two years unless they have offered positions to equally or better qualified US workers, and to prevent banks from hiring H-1B workers in occupations in which they had laid off US workers. The new limitation applies to any company that receives funding under title I of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (“Tarp Bill”) or Section 13 of the Federal Reserve Act (Federal Reserves “Discount Window” for short-term, secured loans to financial institutions and other companies). These companies must comply with the additional attestations for all new employees who will commence employment. It does not affect extensions for current H-1B employees. The limitation does not apply to companies receiving funds under the Stimulus Bill itself. For more information, please contact John Perez or Laura Jurcevich at 614-431-1500.
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA or “Stimulus Bill”) limits certain banks and other financial institutions from hiring new H-1B workers for the next two years unless they have offered positions to equally or better qualified US workers, and to prevent banks from hiring H-1B workers in occupations in which they had laid off US workers. The new limitation applies to any company that receives funding under title I of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (“Tarp Bill”) or Section 13 of the Federal Reserve Act (Federal Reserves “Discount Window” for short-term, secured loans to financial institutions and other companies). These companies must comply with the additional attestations for all new employees who will commence employment. It does not affect extensions for current H-1B employees. The limitation does not apply to companies receiving funds under the Stimulus Bill itself. For more information, please contact John Perez or Laura Jurcevich at 614-431-1500.
USCIS Releases Updated
04/24/09 Filed in: Employment
USCIS Releases Updated I-9 Handbook for Employers
USCIS released an updated Handbook for Employers with instructions for completing Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Form. The handbook’s revision date is 4/3/09. A copy of the Handbook can be found at http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/m-274_3apr09.pdf
USCIS released an updated Handbook for Employers with instructions for completing Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Form. The handbook’s revision date is 4/3/09. A copy of the Handbook can be found at http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/m-274_3apr09.pdf
Prospering Under a Pro-Union President
01/28/09 Filed in: PR
On January 20, 2009, Dave Timms gave a presentation to non-union business owners and managers entitled, “Prospering Under a Pro-Union President,” which set forth strategies for non-union companies to respond to the proposed legislation known as the Employers Free Choice Act. Subsequent to the presentation, Dave has been asked to give his presentations to non-union management and supervisors. For more information or to schedule a presentation, Dave can be reached at 614-396-3818 or dtimms@perez-morris.com.
USCIS Revises I-9
01/03/09 Filed in: Employment
USCIS Revises I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form
An interim final rule was published on December 17, 2008 revising the I-9 form employers are required to complete to verify employees identity and authorization to work in the US. The interim final rule narrows the list of acceptable identity documents and further specifies that expired documents are not considered acceptable forms of identification, including expired US passports and driver’s licenses. More...
An interim final rule was published on December 17, 2008 revising the I-9 form employers are required to complete to verify employees identity and authorization to work in the US. The interim final rule narrows the list of acceptable identity documents and further specifies that expired documents are not considered acceptable forms of identification, including expired US passports and driver’s licenses. More...