Who Knew the I-9 Could Cost So Much
Well, just ask Krispy Kreme. They were fined $40,000 this week for I-9 non-compliance. Ask American Apparel who is facing fines of $150, 000 + and because they are alleged to have hired unauthorized workers, the law allows for jail time as well. Keep an eye on the news, this is just the beginning. ICE is inspecting work sites at a record pace and there will be more stories like this surfacing every day. The law puts the responsibility of verifying employment authorization solely on the shoulders of the employer! It has been the law for more than 20 years and businesses are either choosing not to comply or are not clear how to comply. This is dangerous territory.
The new era of enforcement has begun and every company is at risk of facing fines for non-compliance. Every business owner should take a hard look at their hiring practices and company policies relating to the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
For more information on the Form I-9 and E-Verify visit www.I-9Okay.com
July 8, 2009 11:03 am 
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