Form I-9 Training & E-Verify

Introduction to Form I-9 & E-Verify

• Introduction: Gain an overview of compliance requirements surrounding Form I-9 and E-Verify, ensuring your organization meets federal employment eligibility standards.
• Deep Dive: Break down the components of Form I-9, including employee and employer responsibilities, documentation requirements, and timelines for completion.
• Real-World Scenario: Participate in an interactive exercise to practice completing Form I-9 accurately and efficiently.
• Key Takeaway Summary: Accuracy and compliance in Form I-9 documentation are critical to avoiding costly penalties and maintaining lawful employment practices.

E-Verify System Explained

• Introduction: Understand E-Verify’s role as an electronic system designed to confirm employment eligibility.
• Deep Dive: Explore a step-by-step guide to using the E-Verify system, including case creation, verification, and handling tentative nonconfirmations.
• Real-World Scenario: Engage in a simulation that demonstrates how to process employees through E-Verify in a workplace setting.
• Key Takeaway Summary: While E-Verify enhances compliance, it has both benefits and limitations that employers must carefully manage.

Common Challenges and Solutions

• Introduction: Review common pitfalls organizations face in handling Form I-9 and E-Verify, such as documentation errors or missed deadlines.
• Deep Dive: Learn strategies to overcome these challenges, including internal audits, training programs, and compliance checklists.
• Real-World Scenario: Analyze case studies where errors led to compliance issues and explore corrective actions taken.
• Key Takeaway Summary: Implementing best practices helps reduce risk, streamline compliance, and build confidence in employment eligibility verification processes.

Course Wrap-Up & Next Steps

• Review: Recap the essentials of Form I-9 completion, E-Verify processes, and compliance strategies.
• Application Strategies: Apply learned concepts by conducting internal compliance audits and training HR staff on ongoing requirements.
• Resources: Access additional materials, government resources, and support tools for continued guidance.
• Action Plan: Establish a continuous improvement plan to ensure long-term compliance and minimize organizational risk.