SPHR · Question #54
During an I-9 audit, the following errors are discovered: three I-9 forms for current employees cannot be located, two forms are missing the employer signature, and all forms are maintained in a…
The correct answer is D. demonstrate a good faith effort. (U.S.) Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) allows employers to mitigate penalties by taking corrective action. Completing new I-9s in a transparent manner shows a good faith effort, which is considered during audits or enforcement actions. SPHR-level compliance…
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During an I-9 audit, the following errors are discovered: three I-9 forms for current employees cannot be located, two forms are missing the employer signature, and all forms are maintained in a shared, unlocked file cabinet. Completion of new I-9 forms for the three employees whose forms cannot be located will:
Options
- Areduce the penalty by half
- Bsufficiently correct the error
- Cmandate a minimum penalty
- Ddemonstrate a good faith effort
How the community answered
(50 responses)- A14% (7)
- B6% (3)
- C2% (1)
- D78% (39)
Explanation
(U.S.) Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) allows employers to mitigate penalties by taking corrective action. Completing new I-9s in a transparent manner shows a good faith effort, which is considered during audits or enforcement actions. SPHR-level compliance strategies stress prompt correction and demonstrable intent to comply, particularly with documentation regulations like the I-9.
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