USCIS has announced that the new I-9 form. Below are they key takeaways you need to know now.
Important Dates:
- New form published on November 14
- Employers must use the updated form by January 22, 2017
- All prior versions are invalid after January 21, 2017
Changes to the Form:
- Electronic format is simpler to complete
- Prompts and features designed to reduce errors
As a reminder, fines for paperwork errors on the I-9 recently increased significantly from $110 to $1,100 per employee to $216 to $2,156 per infraction.