I-9 Compliance & Audits: Strengthening Your Immigration Compliance Strategies in 2023
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Date
Jan 27, 2023 -
Time
13:00 PM EST -
Duration
90 Min
Overview:
Are you confident your
organization is in full compliance with Federal immigration laws, or are you at
risk for being assessed costly fines, or worse, for potential violations?
In an effort to
control illegal immigration, in 1986 Congress passed the Immigration Reform and
Control Act (IRCA). The IRCA was enacted
to legalize approximately three million undocumented immigrants, while at the
same time, attempted to deter future undocumented immigration. In order to be
in compliance with IRCA’s directives, all U.S. employers must complete a Form
I-9 for each employee hired after November 6, 1986.
It is a violation of
Federal immigration law for any employer to knowingly hire employees who are
not authorized to work in the United States. The Federal Form I-9: Employment
Eligibility Verification, is used by employers as a record of their basis for
determining eligibility of an employee to work in the U.S. The form is
maintained by the employer and made available upon request for inspection by
officials of the Department of Homeland Security, The Department of Labor, and
the Office of Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment
Practices.
Session Highlight:
· What employers need to
know regarding the current Form I-9 that became effective May 1, 2020
· New Form I-9 in the works for 2023!
· What is Form I-9 and who must comply?
· I9 Documentation verification for remote workers
· Exceptions for completing and retaining Forms I-9
· Employer and employee responsibilities when completing Form I-9
· Common Form I-9 errors
· Procedures for correcting errors & omissions
· Form I-9 retention rules
· Form I-9 Internal and External Audits
· Levels of violations
· Self-audits
· Immigration and Customs Enforcement Audits
· Inspection Notices
· Consequences of non-compliance
· E-Verify system
· I-9 and E-Verify: Know the difference
· E-Verify rules & procedures
· States with current E-Verify laws
· E-Verify self-audits: Key
steps
Why Should You Attend:
The process of
completing, storing, and properly disposing of I-9s can be daunting. The
current Administration is strongly focused on immigration enforcement, and the
changes of your organization being audited are higher than ever. Due to this
increased focus, more employers are conducting proactive self-audits of their
I-9s and supporting documentation.
Additionally, more employers are participating in the Federal E-Verify
program, a web-based system that allows business to electronically confirm the
eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
In this informative
90-minute program, you’ll be provided with the information you need to ensure
your organization is Form I-9 compliant, understand what constitutes proper
documentation, recordkeeping best practices, and methods for conducting
self-audits. We will discuss the changes to Form I-9 that became effective on
May 1, 2020. We will also discuss proposed changes to Form I9 scheduled to take
place in early 2023. You will also learn about the E-Verify process which can
assist employers with good faith immigration compliance. Additionally,
participation in this webinar will provide you with insight on surviving an external
audit best practices to avoid hefty fines and enforcement actions from ICE.
Who Should Attend:
· Senior Management
· Human Resources professionals
· Payroll professionals
· Compliance professionals
· Recruiting professionals
· Operations Managers
· Managers & Supervisors
· Employees
Ask your question
directly from our expert during the Q&A session following the live event.
Diane L. Dee, President and Founder of Advantage HR Consulting, LLC is a senior Human Resources professional with over 30 years of experience in the HR arena. Diane’s background includes experience in HR consulting, training, and administration in corporate, government, consulting, and pro bono environments.
Diane founded Advantage HR Consulting in early 2016. Under Diane’s leadership, Advantage HR Consulting provides comprehensive, cost-effective Human Resources solutions for small to mid-sized public and private firms in the greater Chicagoland area. Diane also develops and conducts webinars on a wide variety of HR compliance and administrative topics for various training firms across the country. Additionally, Diane is the author of multiple white papers and e-books addressing various HR compliance topics.
Diane holds a Master Certificate in Human Resources from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations and has attained SPHR and SHRM-SCP certification. Diane is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners and the Society for Human Resource Management. Additionally, Diane performs pro bono work through the Taproot Foundation assisting non-profit clients by integrating their Human Resources goals with their corporate strategies.
1.50 HRCI Credit Hours (Applied)