The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released new increased fines for Form I-9 penalties, in accordance with annual inflation. The new fines will be effective for penalties assessed after June 17, 2020 for associated violations which occurred after Nov. 2, 2015.
We've rounded up resources and articles from SHRM Online to provide context and help employers understand the forms and penalties.
Penalties Tick Up
The minimum fine per individual for paperwork or technical violations increased from $230 to $234, while the maximum fine increased from $2,292 to $2,332. Fines for knowingly hiring or continuing to employ unauthorized workers went up as well. The range for a first offense went from $573-$4,586 to $583-$4,667.
(U.S. Department of Homeland Security)
How to Complete I-9 Verification During the Coronavirus Pandemic
In-person document review rules remain in effect for all but fully remote workplaces.
How Does ICE Calculate Form I-9 Penalties?
ICE issued a 2008 memorandum which required its agents to follow specific procedures for calculating I-9 paperwork, hiring or continuing-to-employ fines.
What Are the Consequences for Hiring Unauthorized Workers?
Worksite immigration enforcement has increased under President Donald Trump, but still few employers are charged with illegal hiring.
How HR Can Prepare for ICE I-9 Audits
Employers can avoid big fines by developing a comprehensive I-9 compliance program, which should include training, self-audits and an investigation-day action plan.
Complying with I-9 and E-Verify Requirements
This comprehensive toolkit outlines compliance with the legal requirement to verify eligibility of employees to work in the United States using Form I-9 and E-Verify.
An organization run by AI is not a futuristic concept. Such technology is already a part of many workplaces and will continue to shape the labor market and HR. Here's how employers and employees can successfully manage generative AI and other AI-powered systems.
Related Content
HR must always include human intelligence and oversight of AI in decision-making in hiring and firing, a legal expert said at SHRM24. She added that HR can ensure compliance by meeting the strictest AI standards, which will be in Colorado’s upcoming AI law.
The proliferation of artificial intelligence in the workplace, and the ensuing expected increase in productivity and efficiency, could help usher in the four-day workweek, some experts predict.
Learn how Marsh McLennan successfully boosts staff well-being with digital tools, improving productivity and work satisfaction for more than 20,000 employees.