What are the specific penalties for paperwork violations?
Employers who do not maintain verification records are subject to a civil penalty of $100 to $1,000 for each instance with regard to violations occurring before September 29, 1999 and $110 to $1,100 with regard to violations occurring on or after that date. For example, an employer with ten workers who has not maintained any verification records could be subject to a minimum total fine of $1,100 and a maximum total fine of $11,000.
