Firm Management
New I-9 form has many small businesses unprepared
A printable version of the new I-9 form is available here. Employers across the United States face a deadline Wednesday that some may not know exists but that could prove costly if ignored.
May. 09, 2013
On Wednesday, May 8, 2013, the new I-9 Employment form went into effect.
[Note: A printable PDF version of the new I-9 form is available here: www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/10940112]
All employers are required to use this version to prove the eligibility of new workers.
Employers can can face fines between $110 to $1,100 for not complying with employment verification requirements, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Additional fines and criminal penalties can be applied if there is intentional fraud or a business intentionally hires an unauthorized worker.