Avoiding Common Employer Pitfalls: Verifying Employment Eligibility via Form I-9

All U.S. employers are required to verify the identity and employment authorization of each individual hired for employment in the United States by completing and retaining Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Despite its routine use, I-9 compliance remains a frequent source of liability for employers, with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) audits and penalties…