Instructor
Diane L Dee
Are you confident your organization is in full compliance with Federal
immigration laws, or are you at risk for being assessed costly fines, or
worse, for potential violations?
In an effort to control illegal
immigration, in 1986 Congress passed the Immigration Reform and Control
Act (IRCA). The IRCA was enacted to legalize approximately three
million undocumented immigrants, while at the same time, attempted to
deter future undocumented immigration. In order to be in compliance with
IRCA's directives, all U.S. employers must complete a Form I-9 for each
employee hired after November 6, 1986.
It is a violation of
Federal immigration law for any employer to knowingly hire employees who
are not authorized to work in the United States. The Federal Form I-9:
Employment Eligibility Verification, is used by employers as a record of
their basis for determining eligibility of an employee to work in the
U.S. The form is maintained by the employer and made available upon
request for inspection by officials of the Department of Homeland
Security, The Department of Labor, and the Office of Special Counsel for
Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices.
The ability for
employers to virtually review I9 supporting documentation ended on July
31, 2023. It's important for employers to understand what they'll need
to do to move forward after the deadline. Additionally, a new I9 form
was issued on August 1st, 2023.
Employers also need to be
prepared for the coming "ICE storm" in order to weather an almost
certain surge in I9 audits under the Trump administration.
The process of completing, storing, and properly disposing of I-9s can
be daunting. The current Administration is strongly focused on
immigration enforcement, and the changes of your organization being
audited are higher than ever. Due to this increased focus, more
employers are conducting proactive self-audits of their I-9s and
supporting documentation. Additionally, more employers are participating
in the Federal E-Verify program, a web-based system that allows
business to electronically confirm the eligibility of their employees to
work in the United States.
In this informative 90-minute
program, you'll be provided with the information you need to ensure your
organization is Form I-9 compliant, understand what constitutes proper
documentation, recordkeeping best practices, and methods for conducting
self-audits. We will also discuss changes to the I9 that became
effective on August 1, 2023 in addition to providing information
regarding the expiration on July 31, 2023 of the virtual documentation
review that was put in place during the COVID 19 pandemic. You will also
learn about the E-Verify process which can assist employers with good
faith immigration compliance. Additionally, participation in this
webinar will provide you with insight on surviving an external audit
best practices to avoid hefty fines and enforcement actions from ICE.
