In recent developments regarding I-9 compliance enforced by ICE: ICE has raised I-9 enforcement standards and expanded the types of I-9 violations that may result in fines, increasing the risk of penalties for missing, incomplete, inaccurate, or improperly maintained forms.

Employers should consider a proactive I-9 audit to identify and correct potential issues before receiving a government Notice of Inspection. An audit can help confirm that I-9s are complete, properly retained, and updated where reverification is required.

For assistance with an I-9 audit, please contact Linda Duffy, our recommended HR solutionist, at Linda@ethoshcs.com. She will provide ample guidance in overseeing this audit and handling any required corrections with care. 

As always, feel free to contact us with any other questions or concerns.