If you’re still treating the Form I-9 as a "set it and forget it" administrative task, it’s time for a reality check. With ICE doubling its enforcement presence and increasing from 10,000 to 22,000 officers, the margin for error has effectively disappeared. As Desiree Throckmorton, VP of I-9 Operations at OutSolve puts it, “[Form I-9 compliance is] not that easy to get this right and it is very easy to get it wrong. There is a lot of information to keep up with.”
In this episode of outRageous HR: I-9 Mistakes that Could Cost you Thousands, Desiree and host Catherine Boudreaux sit down to discuss all things I-9 errors. They cover:
- Why paper Form I-9s are a liability and how a lack of digital "checks and balances" leads to expensive oversights.
- The risks of having multiple people handle verification and why centralization is your best defense.
- How to distinguish between a "fixable" mistake and a "substantive" violation that cannot be corrected during an ICE audit.
- What doubling ICE officers to 22,000 means for enforcement.
- Best practices for conducting periodic audits, separating auditor duties, and the necessity of regular HR training.
- Why moving to a centralized electronic I-9 system is the most effective way to eliminate substantive errors.
How OutSolve Can Help
Navigating the complexities of I-9 compliance doesn't have to be a solo mission. As federal oversight intensifies and the margin for error narrows, OutSolve provides the expertise and tools necessary to transform your compliance program from a liability into a strength.
- Electronic I-9 Solutions: We help you move away from the nightmare of paper forms by implementing centralized, electronic systems to catch errors before they happen.
- Expert Compliance Audits: Our consultants provide the expertise needed for periodic audits, identifying both technical and substantive errors.
- Audit Support: Should ICE come knocking, you don't have to face it alone. OutSolve provides the strategic support and documentation necessary to navigate the audit process with confidence.
Ready to close your compliance gaps? Don't wait for a substantive error to become a costly fine. Contact OutSolve today to learn how we can help you streamline your I-9 process and ensure you're always audit-ready.
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