What changes does the act make to the employment eligibility verification process (I-9 form completion)?
The act makes certain technical changes to the documents considered acceptable for employment eligibility verification. Beyond that, however, we can anticipate increased scrutiny of our compliance with I-9 requirements. As an employer, we are strictly prohibited from placing on payroll anyone who has not completed the verification process in person at Johns Hopkins. What other changes must the institution make to strengthen its accountability and compliance with the act? Hopkins will perform an in-depth institutional review of current policies, procedures and work flow regarding INS information management, I-9 verification, employment eligibility, taxation and personal I.D. number assignment and will make changes to its policies and procedures as necessary. What happens if Hopkins is found in non-compliance with the act? Sanctions imposed on institutions by the federal government for non-compliance may include stiff financial penalties, loss of federal grants and revocation of the priv
