Verifying employment eligibility has been a mandatory practice for all U.S. employers since the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA).
But in the last year, some longstanding standards and processes related to Form I-9 compliance and enforcement have tightened significantly, presenting increased challenges and risks for manufacturers.
Take, for example, a recent case involving a Michigan-based manufacturer with a workforce of just 50 employees. An unanticipated visit from Immigration and Customs Enforcement revealed several inaccuracies and missing information on I-9 forms.
Though it was clear there was no malice or malintent involved — the company simply lacked the proper processes and did not fully understand the new, stricter requirements of I-9 compliance — the visit resulted in fines totaling over $45,000.
If your manufacturing business faced an unannounced visit from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tomorrow, would you pass the audit, or would you face a similar fate?
Here’s what you need to know about recent changes in ICE enforcement and I-9 compliance and, more importantly, how to protect your manufacturing business from running afoul.
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