Increase in I-9 Audits of Employers

July 1, 2009

As a result of a new strategy to reduce unlawful employment, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) has dramatically increased the number of audits of workplaces for I-9 compliance. ICE is focusing on holding employers more accountable for their hiring practices. The I-9 form documents each employee’s identity and authorization to work in the U.S. and must be completed by the employer for every employee hired in the United States. For additional information see the article on ICE's website. Fallon Bixby Cheng & Lee, Inc. offers a courtesy review of our clients’ I-9 forms to verify that they are properly completed. Please contact our office if you are interested in this service.

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