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
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
New Form I-9 receives approval
On Aug. 25, 2016, the Office of Management and Budget approved the final version of the new Form I-9, however, the form has yet to be released to the public. Read More
USCIS releases updated M-274, Handbook for Employers
The handbook, provided by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), provides guidance on the completion of the Form I-9 and an overview of unlawful discrimination and penalties related to I-9 completion. Read More
New California law aims to curtail E-Verify abuse
AB 622 will prohibit employers from using E-Verify to determine if current or potential employees are authorized to work in the U.S. when doing so is not required by federal law, approved by a federal agency or necessary to receive federal funding. Read More