Fine totals to increase for Form I-9 violations
The U.S. Department of Justice announced that effective Aug. 1, 2016, the minimum penalty for paperwork violations related to Form I-9s will increase from $110 to $216, per violation. Read More
DOJ increases fines for Form I-9 violations
I-9 penalties assessed after Jan. 29, 2018, have been adjusted for inflation. Read More
$605K fine levied against company for I-9 violations
The Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) imposed the fine against an event design and production company after an I-9 enforcement audit uncovered a bevy of violations. Read More
California clarifies its limitations on who may complete Form I-9s
California’s Secretary of State issued a response to inquiries from the law firm Littler Mendelson regarding its restrictions on the use of notary publics to complete a Form I-9. Read More
Departments of Justice and Homeland Security release new I-9 audit guidelines
The guidance aims to help employers implement and conduct internal I-9 audits that are in compliance with the employer sanctions and anti-discrimination provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Read More