What Employers Need to Know about I-9’s?

ď śHiring an unauthorized worker can result in fines up to $5,500. ď śImproperly filed I-9 forms that are missing information can lead to fines up to $1,100 (even if the employee in question is legally authorized to work in the United States). ď śKnowingly committing or participating in document fraud can lead to fines up to $3,200 per document for the first offense and up to $6,500 per document for subsequent offenses.

On July 22, 2010, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule amending the June 2006 interim regulations relating to I-9 forms.

The final rule clarifies that the employer has 3 days from the first day of work for pay but not including the actual date of hire to complete Section 2 of the Form I-9; or, Thursday if the employee begins work on Monday. Most employers need not count weekends or federal holidays when determining its Form I-9 completion deadlines. Retailers and other similarly situated employers may still be held responsible for weekends and holidays if those days