Is it ok to hire someone to work who cannot show proof of citizenship or eligibility for employment authorization?
No, it is not ok to hire someone who cannot show proof of citizenship or eligibility for employment authorization. Doing so is a violation of federal law and could result in both civil and criminal penalties, including the payment of thousands of dollars in fines and even jail time. It is also a violation of federal law to fail to complete the I-9 paperwork properly. Because of the severe penalties involved and the ease with which these technical, paperwork violations may be made, every company should have in place an I-9 compliance program in place and periodically should have immigration counsel complete an audit of its I-9 records.
Related Questions
- Can I refuse to hire a person who shows an employment authorization card that will expire in three months, if the job is permanent?
- What documents may I show to my employer as proof of employment authorization and identity when completing Form I-9?
- When does the employee have to present proof of identity and employment eligibility?
