Have you noticed any new folks in your neighborhood lately? We certainly have in mind — it seems that the US is drawing more and more people from other nations all time — people who are in search of economic prosperity as well as peace and tranquility are coming to our shores. As a business owner, this can work in your favor as these folks can provide a great source of talented employees who are willing to work for less money — but you should take precautions and make sure that you perform adequate background checks on all of them before you make a hiring decision. The simple truth is that the federal government requires you, as an employer, to take every reasonable precaution to ensure that you are hiring only those individuals who have a legal right to work in this country.