The I-9 Form is often described as the most complicated 2-page form ever created. What makes an I-9 inspection especially maddening is it does not matter if all your employees are authorized to work in the USA. What matters most to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is whether the I-9 form is filled out correctly.
In addition to increasing the number of inspections, ICE has also increased the fines for incorrect I-9 forms. The fines can range from $224 to $2,236 for each incorrect I-9 form depending on the percentage that is incorrect, and the number of times ICE has audited your I-9 forms. There can also be criminal charges filed against violators.
Recent I-9 Penalties issues by ICE:
Buffalo Transportation Company - $109,000 for not completing Section 2
Asplundh - $95 Million
Panda Express - $600,000
Florida Pizza Delivery Company, Pizzerias, LLC - $140,000
Don't let your company become a statistic.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
- Take the confusion out of the form.
- Compliance is actually pretty easy, but the I-9 form looks complicated
- The presenter has conducted hundreds of I-9 audits. The number of companies that were in compliance is a big fat ZERO.
AREA COVERED
- The importance of understanding the requirements for completing I-9 Forms.
- The importance of the timeliness of completing I-9 forms.
- Determining best practices for Electronic Recordkeeping of I-9 Forms.
- Developing a follow-up mechanism for temporary work authorizations.
- The differences between E-Verify and I-9 record-keeping requirements.
- Fines and penalties for non-compliance
- Conducting our own I-9 Audit
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Using the correct form
- Penalties for not completing I-9s Correctly or in a Timely Manner
- Determining if you want to use the "Smart" electronic I-9 or continue using paper and pen.
- Completing I-9s for Remote Employees
- Understanding I-9 Retention Requirements
- Conducting an Internal Audit
- Attaining Peace of Mind
- Next Steps
WHO WILL BENEFIT?
Any and all employees responsible for completing the new employee sign-up, orientation, and onboarding.
- Human Resources Professionals
- Employees are required to sign up for the onboarding of new employees
- Payroll administrators
- Individuals responsible for maintaining personnel files
- Take the confusion out of the form.
- Compliance is actually pretty easy, but the I-9 form looks complicated
- The presenter has conducted hundreds of I-9 audits. The number of companies that were in compliance is a big fat ZERO.
- The importance of understanding the requirements for completing I-9 Forms.
- The importance of the timeliness of completing I-9 forms.
- Determining best practices for Electronic Recordkeeping of I-9 Forms.
- Developing a follow-up mechanism for temporary work authorizations.
- The differences between E-Verify and I-9 record-keeping requirements.
- Fines and penalties for non-compliance
- Conducting our own I-9 Audit
- Using the correct form
- Penalties for not completing I-9s Correctly or in a Timely Manner
- Determining if you want to use the "Smart" electronic I-9 or continue using paper and pen.
- Completing I-9s for Remote Employees
- Understanding I-9 Retention Requirements
- Conducting an Internal Audit
- Attaining Peace of Mind
- Next Steps
Any and all employees responsible for completing the new employee sign-up, orientation, and onboarding.
- Human Resources Professionals
- Employees are required to sign up for the onboarding of new employees
- Payroll administrators
- Individuals responsible for maintaining personnel files
Speaker Profile

Bob McKenzie brings over 40 years of extensive human resources management experience to the table. With a rich background spanning various industries in both the private sector, public sector, and nonprofit organizations, Bob has honed his expertise in all facets of HR practices.His insights and expertise have been recognized in numerous Human Resources trade publications, including HR.com, HR Magazine, HR Florida Review, Vault.com, BNA, the Institute of Management and Administration, and the Business Journals. As a sought-after speaker, Bob has graced several conferences and led engaging audio and web-based seminars.Bob holds a Bachelor of Science in Commerce Degree with double …
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