It’s important to be ready for an ICE audit. ICE audits can be costly – the penalty for one I-9 violation can be over $2000. ICE audits often result in over $50,000 in penalties to employers and employers often are forced to terminate employees without proper work authorization. Some employers have paid $500,000+ in penalties. An internal I-9 audit will greatly minimize any penalties if done correctly. Thus, this webinar will provide information related to internal I-9 audits

Learning Objectives:-

This webinar will teach participants the following: employer’s I-9 compliance obligations; the significance of internal I-9 audits; why the difference between substantive and technical violation is important; how should I-9 errors be corrected or remediated; and potential consequences and penalties from an ICE audit.

Areas Covered:-

• Compliance obligations under IRCA
• Impact of Increased ICE I-9 Inspections and Higher Penalties on Employers
  • Penalties for Companies Committing I-9 Violations
  • Post-Nov. 2015 I-9 Penalties Significantly higher
  • Example of Impact of Penalties
• Proper use of Remote Verification during COVID
  • When is it allowed?
  • Procedures must follow
• Internal I-9 Audit
  • Importance of internal self-audits;
  • How to conduct a self-audit;
  • How to accurately complete an I-9 form to determine worker identity and eligibility
  • How to properly correct errors or missing data on I- 9 forms

Background:-

ICE I-9 audits have been around since the early 2000s. Although on hiatus during COVID, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has stated they will be returning in 2022.

Why Should You Attend:-

Employer reps should attend to understand why I-9 compliance must be a priority. Often, it’s too late to think of I-9 compliance after ICE delivers a Notice of Inspection.

Who Should Attend:-

HR managers, COOs, Compliance Officers, payroll staff, in-house counsel, and owners of small companies