All employers are required by law to confirm that their employees are legally authorized to work in the U.S.
The government has been increasing scrutiny and enforcement on immigration matters – and for businesses this means the process called I-9 employment verification.
What this means: You must collect certain documents from employees and keep proper records.
Here are some of the most common mistakes related to 1-9 compliance:
- Not filling out all required information – forgetting to complete part of the form.
- Using an outdated Form I-9 – only the most recent version is accepted.
- Waiting too long to verify an employee’s documents – forms must be completed within three days of hire.
- Asking for the wrong documents – employers must follow strict rules on what documents they can ask employees to provide.
- Not storing I-9 forms properly – losing or misplacing forms can lead to fines.
If you think you may be out of compliance, give us a call today and schedule a consultation with our I-9 Compliance attorney so he can make sure your business gets in great shape.