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The penalty for hiring illegal immigrants is now even more serious for U.S. businesses.
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), it is unlawful to hire or continue to employ a person who isn‘t authorized to work in the United States. As part of the federal requirements, you must complete a Form I-9 for all new employees to verify employment eligibility. Failure to comply with these rules has always carried the risk of civil monetary fines, but now, the amount of these fines is higher than ever.
On June 30, 2016, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) published a final rule to increase the fines for various immigration violations — from a 35 percent to 96 percent spike. The increases, adjusted for inflation, will take effect August 1, 2016.
The penalty for hiring illegal immigrants is now even more serious for U.S. businesses.
In light of this recent development, you need to make every effort to prevent unlawful employment of foreign nationals, Form I-9 paperwork mistakes and employment-related discrimination based on a person’s national origin or citizenship status.
Otherwise, you could incur the following penalties:
With the federal government cracking down on illegal workers, it‘s essential that you do everything possible to hire legally and properly complete the Form I-9.
You should:
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