Non- maintenance of the I-9 forms for new employees can prove to be very costly for a business. A recent judgment in the 9th Circuit court resulted in civil penalties being imposed by the United States Immigration/ Customs Enforcement on an employer based in Washington. The incident has highlighted how important it is for all employers to understand that merely verifying if new hires have the proper legal status in the country is not a substitute for I-9 completion and maintenance.
