Still not clear on exactly what you need to do if you get a “No-match” letter regarding an employee? You’re in good company …DHS just released a Supplemental Proposed Rulemaking for the No-match Rule issued in August ‘07. The proposal is basically DHS’s response to the recent court injunction against its earlier proposal. And DHS is sticking to its guns on this one — and hoping the judge will see things its way and lift the injunction so it can move forward.

Here’s what you need to know for now: Although businesses aren’t required to follow the proposed rule, it does give you some clearer guidance on what to do if, and when, you receive a No-match letter.

If you follow the guidance — which basically outlines steps you can take within the next 90 days to rectify the No-match — your company should have safe harbor against any enforcement action the Feds might take.

You can download all the latest details of the proposal at DHS’s site.

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