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Discover the Form I-9 penalties for noncompliance and understand the consequences to stay compliant and protect your business.
Learn about the Form-9 compliance violations that can be very costly, but easily avoidable if you follow best practices and automate I-9 verification.
Digital credentials like mDLs are emerging as a solution to enhance privacy and security when credentials are needed, including for Form I-9.
The Form I-9 consists of two main sections: Section 1 is completed by the employee and Section 2 is completed by the employer after examining the employee's original documents. These documents, from the list of Form I-9 acceptable documents, are one document from either List A or List B and one document from List C.
Proper completion and processing of Form I-9 has been of the highest importance for every employer ever since the Immigration Reform and Control Act mandated its use in 1986. Known as the Employment Eligibility Verification Form, this document serves to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every new employee hired to work for U.S. employers.
It has been almost four decades since the Immigration Reform and Control Act was introduced in 1986. Yet, many employers still have trouble understanding the importance of avoiding common Form I-9 compliance violations. These violations can have a serious impact on a business, and there is a broad range of Form I-9 compliance violations resulting from negligence. The penalties the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can impose for even the most benign can be very costly and detrimental to employers.
Responding to an I-9 Notice of Inspection timely is critical as it determines further actions. Take these next steps to reduce risks.
The FDLA is sending out audit notices related to the new Florida E-Verify law, but with inconsistencies on the effective date.
Learn more about the importance of the M-274 Handbook for Employers and make sure to align your I-9 practices with current guidelines.
Learn how employers can maintain I-9 compliance when a Puerto Rico birth certificate is used as a list C document.
The 540-day extension of employment authorization documents is reverting to a standard 180-day extension Oct. 27.
Learn what to expect during external I-9 audits and how to best prepare so you can reduce your risk of fines and penalties.
An internal I-9 audit can improve compliance and overall I-9 management. Learn how to conduct one for your organization and reduce your risk of errors.
Learn how a Form I-9 standard operating procedure can help employers and employees maintain better compliance with Form I-9 requirements.
A new Florida law requires using E-Verify for employers with more than 25 employees. Learn what your business can do to remain compliant.
Learn more about the pros and cons of using E-Verify before deciding whether to integrate this system in the process of verifying employment authorization.
Successfully completing an I-9 form audit involves building and leading an audit team. This overview covers recommended team roles and how to support them.
Get insights into Form I-9 acceptable documents to better complete the employment verification procedure and stay compliant.