Increase in I-9 Audits | Avoid Violation Fees

by | Mar 27, 2013 | Employment Law

In recent years, the number of I-9 audits has increased drastically.  In 2004, an insignificant three audits were reported, compared to an astounding 3,004 audits reported in 2012. Along with this increase is a substantial rise in fines for I-9 violations from a total...

USCIS Releases New Form I-9

by | Mar 10, 2013 | Employment Law

Announcement from USCIS on March 8, 2013: “U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today published a new Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. The form is available for immediate use by employers. Employers who need to make necessary updates...
Form I-9 to Expire on August 31, 2012

Form I-9 to Expire on August 31, 2012

by | Aug 20, 2012 | Employment Law

From Roy Maurer at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) on 8/14/12  “The current Employment Eligibility Verification Form, commonly referred to as Form I-9, expires Aug. 31, 2012. Once it expires, what should employers do? All U.S. employers must...