If you received an ATS offer, is there a footnote at the bottom or end of the offer, or anywhere for that matter that reads this....
Note: With your acceptance of our offer, as a condition of employment and in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you will be required to complete the Employment Eligibility Verification Form 1-9 by the end of the first day of employment. Additionally, you will be required to present a photo ID that establishes your identity and employment eligibility by the end of the third day of employment. Failure to complete the 1-9 form on the first day or failure to provide required documentation on the third day will result in suspension of employment. Please be aware that the Company is a designated federal contractor and all employees are subject to applicable e-Verify requirements.
1 If accepted, date on which employee's services are fully dedicated to ATS US. Actual employment at ATS US will commence as soon as administratively possible on or after this date.
2 Founders bonus calculated on base annual rate prior to 2017 merit and payable within the first two pay periods following anticipated start date at ATS US.
If it does, continue reading.
According to the Department of Labor, a "Federal contract" is any agreement between a department or agency of the Federal Government and any person for the purchase, sale, or use of goods or services. Certain federal contracts are subject to specific labor laws; some of which provide greater rights for the workers of federal contractors, as compared to private sector employees. These laws are enforced by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). The following FAQs provide a brief over view of some of the additional rights and remedies available to employees of federal contractors.
You need to find out if this is true. And if so, are YOU being considered a federal contractor. It does say "Please be aware that the Company is a designated federal contractor."
A poster states that no I-9 forms are required, nor is Altice a federal contractor. Since I do not have a sample of this "offer sheet" I can not endorse nor deny the above statement.
If it is true..... YOU GUYS BETTER ASK SOME QUESTIONS!
And find out ONLINE the employee rights under a federal contractor.
Get ready for a rude awakening.