How to Conduct I-9 Self Audits and Avoid the High Cost of Non-Compliance

$149.00

SKU: 411311

Description

Learn best practices for conducting an inhouse audit and how to address common Form I9 paperwork errors and other issues.
Employers are often familiar with their basic obligation under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees at the time that they are hired, but may be less familiar with the consequences of noncompliance. In the event of an audit by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), mere paperwork violations can bring fines of 272 to 2,701 per violation (adjusted periodically for inflation), with even higher fines if an employer has knowingly hired or continued to employ individuals not authorized to work in the United States. This presentation will explain an employers obligations under the IRCA and the consequences of noncompliance. The live presentation will also explain best practices for conducting an inhouse audit, tips on taking corrective action where necessary, and how to address common Form I9 paperwork errors and other issues. After the presentation, employers will be equipped with the tools necessary to evaluate their organizations I9 compliance program and minimize any exposure to noncompliance in the event of an ICE audit.

Date: 2024-04-10 Start Time: 1:00 PM ET End Time: 2:05 PM ET

Learning Objectives

* You will be able to define an employers basic obligations under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).

* You will be able to describe the consequences of noncompliance with the IRCA.

* You will be able to explain some best practices in conducting an inhouse I9 audit.

* You will be able to identify common I9 paperwork errors and issues and how to address them.

Basic Employer Obligations Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act
• Prohibition on Employment of Unauthorized Workers
• Verification of Employment Eligibility
• Discrimination Prohibitions

Consequences of Noncompliance
• Government Audits
• Fines for Paperwork Violations
• Penalties for Knowingly Hiring or Continuing to Employ Unauthorized Workers
• Avoid/Mitigate Exposure With Regular In-House Audits

Best Practices for Conducting an In-House Audit
• When to Conduct an Audit
• Getting Organized for the Audit
• How to Conduct the Audit
• Taking Corrective Action

Common I-9 Errors/Issues and How to Approach Them
• Common Paperwork Errors
• Missing I-9 Form or Sections of the Form
• Use of Wrong Version of the I-9 Form
• Insufficient Documentation Presented
• Miscellaneous Others

Q and A

AIPB ,ASA ,CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,HR Certification Institute ,CPE ,SHRM ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Katharine Y. Barnes-Mcguirewoods