I-9 Compliance: Navigating the New Landscape of Workforce Enforcement (SSLS02)

With increased scrutiny from the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), employers must be vigilant in maintaining accurate I-9 records for all employees hired after November 1986. 

The stakes are high, with fines for Form I-9 violations soaring to $2,861 per error and penalties for knowingly employing unauthorized workers reaching a staggering $28,619 per violation. 

ICE's intensified efforts, evidenced by a record-breaking 1,179 arrests in a single day and over 3,500 arrests year-to-date, coupled with thousands of annual compliance audits, underscore the pressing need for impeccable I-9 management. 

This course provides critical strategies for employers to ensure compliance and avoid severe financial and legal consequences. 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  •  Implement robust I-9 compliance policies within their organizations
  •  Conduct effective internal audits to identify and correct potential issues
  •  Develop proactive strategies to safeguard their businesses from enforcement actions
  •  Navigate the complexities of I-9 compliance with confidence in a changing regulatory environment

Key Topics

I-9 Fundamentals
  •  Proper completion techniques for I-9 forms
  •  Identification and prevention of common mistakes
  •  Understanding retention requirements

Audit Preparedness
  •  Strategies for preparing for government audits
  •  Proactive internal audit procedures
  •  Best practices for I-9 storage and management

Compliance in a Changing Landscape
  •  Analysis of expected enforcement priorities under the new administration
  •  Impact assessment of heightened enforcement on businesses
  •  Proactive risk mitigation strategies

Legal Implications
  •  Potential liabilities associated with I-9 deficiencies
  •  Understanding monetary fines, government oversight, and criminal penalties
  •  Strategies to minimize legal exposure

Who Should Attend:

  •  Human Resource Managers & Directors 
  •  HR Compliance Officers
  •  Employment Lawyers 
  •  Business Owners and Executives 
  •  Compliance Officers & Risk Managers