Are Your I-9s Ready for Review?
With a renewed focus on employer investigations, I-9 audits, and unannounced worksite visits, now is a good time to make sure your I-9s are complete, organized, and ready if they are ever requested for a goverment audit.
Why review now?
Finding and appropriately addressing errors or issues internally gives employers the opportunity to strengthen their records and processes before they are responding to a government audit.
What can mistakes cost?
Civil penalties for certain Form I-9 violations can range from $288 to $2,861 per affected form. Recent government guidance also narrowed the types of errors employers may be able to correct after a government audit begins, making a proactive internal review more important than ever.
What being prepared looks like
Annual internal I-9 audits
A written I-9 and immigration compliance policy
A clear procedure for worksite visits from government officials
Designated employees trained on how to respond appropriately to immigration officers and audit requests
How Center Benefits Can Help
We can review your current I-9 files, identify areas that may need attention, and help develop or refine your process to stay compliant with goverment expectations. We can also assist with related policies and employer preparedness steps to respond to any future requests.
Let's Review Your I-9s
A proactive I-9 review can help identify and address issues now, strengthen your records, and reduce risk before a government inspection ever happens.
