EMP Trust Electronic Form I-9 vs Zeal Onboard

EMP Trust Electronic Form I-9 helps employers capture, prepare, electronically sign, store, and audit Form I-9 records. Real-time field checks, guidance, and alerts flag missing or incorrect information. For remote hiring, employees can complete Section 1 on a mobile-friendly system, while authorized representatives or EMPTrust’s remote verification network can complete Section 2. The service supports E-Verify submissions, automated case creation, responses, and status tracking; EMPTrust describes itself as a certified E-Verify Employer Agent. HR systems can connect through web services, batch file automation, uploads, and API integrations with HRIS and payroll providers. Signature choices include wet, digital, and third-party tools. Compliance dashboards, audit reports, and digital trails support review, and migration, digitization, audit, and remediation services address legacy I-9 records. The product is offered as SaaS or for installation on a corporate network. EMPTrust states that the service is SOC 2 Type II compliant and uses AES-256 encryption at rest and in transit, with role-based access controls. It lists 24/7 support. Pricing is on request, and a free plan is not available.

Zeal Onboard automates onboarding for 1099 and W-2 workers, combining documents, tax forms, e-signatures, certifications, and remote I-9 with E-Verify. Employers can configure what information to collect and invite workers through a link. The remote I-9 process supports reviews, mobile image capture, location sharing, and E-Verify confirmation. Customers can upload their own documents, add data fields, and set rules for which workers receive each document. The same flow can collect later changes, including tax withholding updates, licenses, certifications, and other paperwork. Onboarding can be branded or customized through the API, then offered as an embedded flow or link. Workers can use a desktop or mobile browser, or a white-labeled mobile app when enabled. Zeal lists integrations for ATS, timekeeping, benefits, registration, background screening, and tax registration; its API can connect internal systems and other tools. The company says it maintains SOC 2 certification and provides implementation, migration, configuration, integration help, and continuing support. Pricing is on request.