One of the most frequently asked policy decisions about I9s is “should we retain a copy of the “supporting documents” presented by the employee (e.g., driver’s license and social security card)? And if so, will this save us from fines and penalties in the event of an I-9 audit?
As with so many things in I-9 compliance, it depends. And that brings us to today’s tantalizing tale of I-9 misfortune and redemption in the case of U.S. v. Foothill Packing, Inc. Read-on to learn how this California-headquartered employer managed to reduce its I-9 fines by over 80% based on its diligent practice of copying supporting I-9 documents (and some fine lawyering work too).
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