What should an employer do if an original document appears to have been tampered with or is an obvious forgery?
The employer should proceed cautiously. If not handled correctly, the employer could be liable for penalties for knowingly employing an unauthorized worker or for document fraud, if the employer accepts the document. Conversely, if the employer refuses to accept the document, it could instead be penalized for discrimination or for requiring different or additional documents of the employee. In such situations please feel free to call the I-9 Service Center Help Desk for direction.
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