What is a business i9?
An I-9 Form, officially called the Employment Eligibility Verification form, requires newly hired employees to provide documents showing their identity and their legal ability to work in the United States. Every employee at a company must have a completed I-9 form, filled by both the employee and the employer.
Do employers submit i-9 forms?
Employers must complete Form I-9 to document verification of the identity and employment authorization of each new employee (both citizen and noncitizen) hired after November 6, 1986, to work in the United States.
Do I have to fill out an I-9 form?
You are required to complete and retain a Form I-9 for every employee you hire for employment in the United States, except for: Individuals hired on or before Nov. 6, 1986, who are continuing in their employment and have a reasonable expectation of employment at all times.
Can you get paid without I9?
Yes. An incomplete I-9 form does not affect an employer’s ability or obligation to pay an employee. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay an employee who performs work, even if the employee is found to be unauthorized to work in the U.S. or quits employment prior to completing the I-9 form.
Who is required to complete an I9?
All U.S. employers must properly complete Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States. This includes citizens and noncitizens. Both employees and employers (or authorized representatives of the employer) must complete the form.
What happens if I9 is not completed in 3 days?
Employers must complete and sign Section 2 of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, within 3 business days of the date of hire of their employee (the hire date means the first day of work for pay). If the job lasts less than 3 days, you must complete Section 2 no later than the first day of work for pay.
What does an employer do with an I-9 form?
Form I-9 must be completed by every employer and employee in the U.S. Form I-9 is used to verify a worker’s authorization to work in the U.S. Employers don’t file Form I-9; instead, they keep it on their records in case a U.S. government official requests it.
What every employer should know about the I-9 form?
I-9s are low-hanging fruit for any employer.
How do I Complete my Form I-9?
Access employee self service online by logging on to Go WMU ( gowmu.wmich.edu ).
How to fill out the I-9 form?
How to fill out an I-9 Form Use the correct form As previously noted, the I-9 documents are available at USCIS I-9 Central. Follow the timeline One of the biggest errors employers make is the timing for having new hires complete the I-9 form. Include legible copies