Sweeping immigration law changes are coming! Know your responsibility as an employer.

All indications are that the new President’s key initiatives will include sweeping changes in immigration. According to immigration law, employers have certain responsibilities during the hiring and background screening processes. Federal law requires that every employer who “recruits, refers for a fee, or hires an individual for employment in the U.S. must complete Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification,” according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

It’s time to review your I-9 program and ensure it is compliant. Here’s why.

• Monetary penalties for knowingly hiring and employing undocumented workers can be up to $16,000 per violation.
• Penalties for technical violations, including failing to produce a Form I-9, can be up to $1,100 per violation.
• Criminal penalties can be up to 6 months in prison for engaging in a pattern or practice of hiring, recruiting or referring for a fee unauthorized aliens.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) audits are serious. In 2015, Hartmann Studios was hit with the largest fine ever ordered – $605,250 – for more than 800 I-9 paperwork violations. Most of the violations were due to repeated failure to sign section 2 of the I-9 form. Employers need to have an audit proof process to ensure forms are properly completed and retained.

As part of our Onboarding Solution, CARCO can facilitate an electronic Form I-9 process (using e-signature technology) AND complete the E-Verify process through an interface with the DHS. The results of this process are available to clients within seconds. The employee’s I-9, along with the supporting documents, are then stored in compliance with ICE requirements.

In addition to the mechanics of providing the documents, CARCO’s I-9 solution allows its clients to achieve a far higher level of compliance than would otherwise be possible by having e-mail reminders, reporting, and e-mail escalation notices if these tasks are not complete.

Now is a good time to review your I-9 process with a CARCO Specialist to ensure compliance. Contact us a 1-866-557-5984 or click here to receive more information.

Don’t forget that the new Form I-9 must be used starting January 21, 2017.

 

 

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