Learn best practices for conducting an in-house audit and how to address common Form I-9 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 employer’s obligations under the IRCA and the consequences of noncompliance. The live presentation will also explain best practices for conducting an in-house audit, tips on taking corrective action where necessary, and how to address common Form I-9 paperwork errors and other issues. After the presentation, employers will be equipped with the tools necessary to evaluate their organization’s I-9 compliance program and minimize any exposure to noncompliance in the event of an ICE audit.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to define an employer’s 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 in-house I-9 audit.
- You will be able to identify common I-9 paperwork errors and issues and how to address them.
Agenda
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
Speakers
Katharine Y. Barnes,
Mcguirewoods- Senior Associate, McGuireWoods, LLP
- Practice focuses on labor and employment law, including litigation defense, compliance, and advising on various federal and state laws.
- Conducts regular seminars and workshops on employment law matters.
- Author of publications on labor and employment issues.
- Education: B.S. degree, University of Southern California; J.D., magna cum laude, Wake Forest University School of Law.
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for human resource professionals, business owners and managers, presidents, vice presidents, operations managers, controllers, accountants and attorneys.
