Welcome to Part 2 of our 3-part research series, I-9 Compliance Trends: Enforcement Risks and Best Practices. With ICE audits escalating rapidly and fines growing exponentially, I-9 compliance is no longer just an HR issue—it’s a critical executive-level risk. This installment highlights why executive management must take ownership of compliance strategy, resource allocation, and internal governance to protect their organizations from financial penalties, reputational damage, and potential operational disruption. 

Spoiler alert: Just because your new hire's neighbor can verify and sign Section 2 of the Form I-9, doesn’t mean they should. 

Welcome to Part 1 of our 3-part research series, “I-9 Compliance Trends: Enforcement Risks and Best Practices.” 

The regulatory pressures on human resources are intensifying. Between shifting federal mandates, evolving pay transparency laws, and rising scrutiny of workforce practices, compliance has become a strategic risk for even the most seasoned HR leaders. 

This article is part of an ongoing legal series designed to provide insight and practical guidance on current and emerging workplace compliance issues. These insights shared by lawyers are based on their interpretation of existing regulations and proposed changes, and intended for informational purposes, not to be regarded as legal advice.

Employers must verify that every employee they hire has the legal right to work in the U.S. based on U.S. immigration law. With the 2025 presidential administration change, the new Trump administration has declared enforcement of this requirement to be a priority and directed executive agencies to implement changes reflecting that prioritization. 

VETS-4212 filing doesn’t have to be complicated- especially with experts on your side. In our latest outRageous HR podcast, compliance expert, Hector Peguero, shares what federal contractors need to know before the September 30 deadline. From understanding who must file to avoiding common mistakes, this quick video covers it all. 

If you’re an employer in Indiana, chances are you’re very familiar with the Indiana New Hire Report, but do you fully understand the why behind the report and what it means for your business? No matter where you are in this process, we’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll break down why this report exists, who must file, what needs to be reported, and how to stay compliant with the most recent updates. 

This article is part of an ongoing legal series designed to provide insight and practical guidance on current and emerging workplace compliance issues. These insights shared by lawyers are based on their interpretation of existing regulations and proposed changes, and intended for informational purposes, not to be regarded as legal advice.

This article is part of an ongoing legal series designed to provide insight and practical guidance on current and emerging workplace compliance issues. These insights shared by lawyers are based on their interpretation of existing regulations and proposed changes, and intended for informational purposes, not to be regarded as legal advice.

Are you still completing your Form I-9s on paper, manually? Do you have a lack of visibility into the status of new hires’ Form I-9s? Do you have a remote or hybrid workforce?