All eyes on compliance | February Compliance Quickfire
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February edition:
??? A note from our team
?? Increased I-9 fines
? Stay audit-ready amidst ICE spikes
?? E-Verify on the rise
??? A note from our team
Dear readers,?
Last month we released our 2025 trends report, detailing key trends in onboarding forms and compliance. We’re already seeing many of these trends in full effect already—perhaps the most notable being compliance under the new U.S. administration. This edition of Compliance Quickfire has several important resources that will help you prepare for increased scrutiny regarding worker authorization, audits, and the use of E-Verify.?
Our team is dedicated to keeping you compliant by working closely with top immigration attorneys to stay ahead of these changes. If you're considering a software change to ensure compliance, feel free to reach out. We'd be happy to show you how our solutions meet the highest compliance standards and support your team.
-The WorkBright team
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?? Increased I-9 fines
On January 2, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an adjustment to civil penalties for Form I-9 violations, increasing fines for employers who fail to properly verify employee eligibility.
? Stay audit-ready amidst ICE spikes
On his first day in office, President Trump issued a series of executive orders aimed at ramping up immigration enforcement, which could lead to a rise in I-9 audits by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Employers can prepare by conducting internal I-9 audits and familiarizing their team with the consequences of non-compliance, which can include hefty fines and criminal penalties.
?? Looking for help running internal audits? This article offers guidance.?
?? E-Verify on the rise
E-Verify requirements may tighten nationwide, with federal and state reforms focusing on stricter employment verification to combat unauthorized hiring. States like Iowa, Ohio, and Idaho are already mandating E-Verify. This could shift E-Verify from a supportive tool to a key mechanism for compliance, with more audits on the horizon. Stay ahead of the curve and learn how these changes could impact your hiring process.
?? Need background info on E-Verify? Find it here.
?? About us
WorkBright streamlines onboarding forms with high-speed, remote solutions that ensure compliance and security. Featuring an ATS, HR Onboarding, and Smart I-9 with automated E-Verify, organizations can onboard new hires up to eight times faster. Need help ensuring your onboarding forms process is compliant? That's our specialty—get in touch here for a personalized demo.
Thank you for reading Compliance Quickfire, we'll see you next month!
-The WorkBright team