Perspective
Jul. 18, 2013
US customs quick to the punch on employee verifications
U.S. customs recently updated the required documentation for showing employees are authorized to work in the U.S. - and penalties for failure to comply, even for clerical errors, can be steep. By Christine Samsel
As every employer knows, there are many legal compliance issues associated with hiring workers. Of increasing importance is ensuring that I-9 documentation - to verify that an employee is authorized to work in the U.S. - has been properly completed and retained.
The "new and improved" Form I-9
Previously, the Form I-9 was a 1-page document that appeared deceptively simple. In March, after receiving...
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