Conference Description:

Today, in order to avoid astronomical fines for non-compliance, employers need to be ever so vigilant and diligent in their process. This webinar discussion will include a review of the penalties ICE and Office of Special Counsel (OSC) can impose. Additionally, the webinar will review paper versus electronic I-9 forms and the common mistakes employers make in the process.

Why Should You Attend:

Employers are required to complete an I-9 form for every person they hire and to update these forms when necessary. Periodically, the DHS, the Department of Labor, and the Justice Department send notices of inspection to employers to audit their I-9 forms. If the I-9 forms are not completed correctly, an employer may be fined even if all their employees are legally authorized to work in the U.S.

As of May 7, 2013, all employers were required to use the newly released Form I-9. The new Form I-9 is longer and more complex than the previous version and comes with new rules affecting which documents may be used to verify the employment eligibility of workers. There are also new instructions and additional data fields for employees and employers. Also, many rules for completing I-9 forms are not listed in the law or even in the USCIS regulations.

During this webinar, participants will learn to identify the changes to the form and improve overall I-9 compliance. The webinar will address frequently asked questions such as:

When can an H-1B employee who is changing jobs start working for the new employer?
What forms does he have to present to show that he is authorized to be employed for I-9 purposes?
Whether your employees complete Form I-9 centrally or on the jobsite, this webinar is a must for anyone who is responsible for completing and signing Form I-9.

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

Up-to-date I-9 compliance requirements
Basic I-9 document review
Recognize the effect of the new Form I-9 on hiring managers and field personnel
Understand the new rules for acceptable documents used to verify employment eligibility
E-Verify - pros and cons
Understand the impact the new Form I-9 will have on the use of E-Verify
Conducting a self-audit of your I-9 process
How to avoid the common errors and omissions including recordkeeping errors
Update on upcoming ICE I-9 audits
Penalties for non-compliance
Understanding civil and criminal penalties
Walking the fine line between vigilance and illegal overstep when seeking proof of citizenship
Establish best practices for reducing risks and correcting errors when using the new Form I-9