The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency has recently ordered I-9 inspections on 180 companies located in the Southeast. These companies are being requested to provide documentation showing that their employees are authorized to work in the United States. Additionally, the inspections will examine whether a company has properly collected and maintained the proper paperwork. Failure to maintain adequate records could result in fines being levied against those companies. There is no word how these 180 companies were selected.
If you would like to ensure that your company has properly maintained its I-9 documentation, please contact the firm to discuss what steps can be taken.