I-9 Compliance-ICE is Stepping Up Its Compliance Audits. Are You Prepared?

Form I-9 is only two pages, but it is notoriously hard to get right. In an ICE inspection, it doesn't matter whether every employee is authorized to work. What counts is whether each form was completed correctly.

ICE has stepped up inspections and raised fines for incorrect forms, with amounts per form depending on the error rate and audit history, and criminal charges are possible. Past penalties include $109,000 against a Buffalo transportation company for missing Section 2 entries and $95 million against Asplundh.

This 90-minute I-9 compliance training covers using the correct form, timeliness, electronic recordkeeping, temporary work authorization follow-up, E-Verify vs I-9 recordkeeping, remote employees, retention and how to run your own I-9 audit.

• Complete the correct Form I-9 accurately and on time
• Explain the penalties for late or incorrect I-9s
• Decide between electronic and paper I-9 processes
• Track and follow up on temporary work authorizations
• Complete I-9s for remote employees and apply retention rules
• Conduct an internal I-9 audit

• Requirements for completing Form I-9 and using the correct form
• Why timely completion matters
• Best practices for electronic I-9 recordkeeping
• Choosing a "smart" electronic I-9 or paper and pen
• Following up on temporary work authorizations
• Differences between E-Verify and I-9 recordkeeping requirements
• Completing I-9s for remote employees
• I-9 retention requirements
• Fines and penalties for late or incorrect I-9s
• Conducting an internal I-9 audit
• Next steps

The form looks complicated, but compliance is manageable once the confusion is removed. Few employers get everything right, and fines add up form by form.

This session suits HR professionals, payroll administrators, people who maintain personnel files and anyone responsible for new employee sign-up, orientation and onboarding.

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

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 majors in Industrial Relations and Organizational Behavior from Rider University. Currently residing in Brunswick, GA, Bob continues to be a driving force in the HR industry, offering valuable insights and solutions to organizations worldwide.