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Employers—when was the last time you audited your?I-9 forms? With increased enforcement and the transition to?remote verification?options, now is a great time to ensure compliance. ???Key Steps for an I-9 Audit: ??Gather & Organize:?Collect all active employee I-9s and separate terminated employees’ forms (must be retained for at least 3 years from hire or 1 year after termination, whichever is later). ??Check for Errors:?Look for incomplete fields, missing signatures, or incorrect dates. Section 1 must be completed by the employee on or before the first day of work. Section 2 must be completed by the employer within?three business days. ??Verify Document Validity:?Ensure that work authorization documents were valid at the time of completion. Reverify for employees with expiring work authorization. ??Fix Mistakes Correctly:?Make corrections?without obscuring original entries?(single-line strikethrough, correction, initials, and date). Do NOT backdate. ??Use the Correct Version:?Always use the most up-to-date I-9 form. As of?November 1, 2023, the latest version is required. ??Review Remote Verification Rules:?If using?alternative document verification?(e.g., for remote hires under E-Verify), ensure you’re following DHS guidelines. ???E-Verify State Requirements??? While E-Verify is?optional?for most private employers, some states?mandate?its use: ???Required for all employers: Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah ???Required for public employers and/or state contractors: Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia ???Local or industry-specific mandates: Some states and counties have industry-specific rules—always check your local laws! ???Pro Tip:?An internal audit now can help?avoid penalties later. DHS audits are on the rise, and penalties for non-compliance can be steep—up to?$2,701 per form error! Have questions about I-9 best practices or state compliance? Drop them below! ?? #HRCompliance #I9Audit #EVerify #EmploymentLaw

???The NLRB Is at a Standstill—And It’s Not Changing Anytime Soon??? The NLRB is?effectively shut down?due to a lack of quorum, and many believe the Trump administration?has no plan to restore it anytime soon. With only two active members, the Board?can’t issue rulings, enforce labor laws, or oversee union elections—leaving workers, employers, and unions in limbo. What does this mean for labor relations moving forward? We break it all down in our latest?TackleHR?blog post. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gHmMX5Gz ?? Stay informed—subscribe to our newsletter at?www.TackleHR.com.