Overview:
With the anticipated increase in I-9 audits and intensified enforcement under the Trump Administration, ensuring your organization's compliance is more critical than ever. Join us for an informative webinar, "Successfully Navigating I-9 Audits," where we'll equip you with the knowledge and tools to manage I-9 compliance effectively.
Why should you Attend:
Key Takeaways:
- Comprehensive understanding of Form I-9 requirements
- Insights into recent enforcement trends and what they mean for your business
- Practical steps for conducting internal I-9 audits
- Strategies for developing robust I-9 policies and procedures
- Guidance on responding to official audits and avoiding common pitfalls
Areas Covered in the Session:
- Introduction
- Role of Form I-9 in Employment Eligibility Verification
- Overview of Official I-9 audits and their implications for Employers
- Understanding Form I-9
- Purpose and legal requirements
- Sections of the form and proper completion
- Common errors and how to avoid them
- Recent Trends in I-9 Enforcement
- Increase in audits and enforcement actions
- Industries under heightened scrutiny
- Penalties for non-compliance
- Conducting Internal I-9 Audits
- Importance of self-audits
- Step-by-step guide to performing an internal audit
- Correcting errors and maintaining accurate records
- Implementing Effective I-9 Policies and Procedures
- Developing comprehensive I-9 compliance policies
- Training HR personnel and hiring managers
- Utilizing electronic I-9 systems and E-Verify
- Responding to an Official I-9 Audit
- Understanding the audit process
- Employer rights and responsibilities
- Best practices for interacting with auditors
- Avoiding Discriminatory Practices
- Ensuring non-discriminatory verification processes
- Understanding anti-discrimination provisions related to I-9
Who Will Benefit:
- Human Resources Professional
- Employer
- Supervisor
Instructor:
Jacquiline M. Wagner For more than twenty-five years, Jacquiline Wagner, Esq., the proud President of Wagner HR, has been representing, advising and training business owners, employers, supervisors and Human Resources professionals in all aspects of Employment Law. Stemming from her seasoned experience, Jacquiline has designed an effective four-point system tailored to cultivate the emotional intelligence of leadership, maximize the full potential of employees and effectively reduce the risk of Employment litigation