By: Kirti Kalra
At first sight, the short I-9 form appears to be straight forward and easy. However, it is increasingly common for employers to make mistakes when filing I-9 forms. Typically, these errors go unnoticed until the authorities conduct an I-9 audit. Unfortunately, during an audit it’s too late to fix any mistakes. Since businesses can be fined for each mistake, this can often result in thousands of dollars in fines.
Competing the I-9 form has traditionally had been a process that had to be completed in person. This allowed the employer and employee to meet and verify the documents to examine the authenticity of the employment authorization. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when face to face interactions were discouraged to combat the ongoing health crisis, the in-person requirement was temporarily suspended. This policy sunset earlier this year.
Shortly after ending the temporary policy, the authorities debuted a new I-9 form allowing remote verification. Debuting August 1, 2023, the new form allowed individuals to continue to verify new employees remotely given they adhere to the following easy steps:
The I-9 process can be daunting for big and small businesses. Please contact the trusted team at Chugh, LLP, if you have any specific questions or would like a detailed review of the process.
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