From time to time, we will provide information which we hope is helpful to you.  Please come back and visit monthly for updates!  It doesn't pay to antagonize the federal government.  It is far wiser to understand the laws and to follow them.  This particularly true where the law is very clear about expectations.  Even the "stay-at-home mom" knows what an I-9 is and that every employee must complete one and have acceptable identification.  The required forms of identification are listed in the I-9 packet!  How much simpler could it be for the employer?  For the following company, it either wasn't clear enough, or the company simply chose to disobey.  A very poor decision. An  I-9 audit, followed by an Immigration & Customs Enforcement team search was resolved when the employer consented to pay $1.5 million to satisfy criminal charges because the company employed workers who did not have credible documents.  Above and beyond the financial hit, this cost the company because: ·         It will have to follow a two-year compliance plan, which the court may review. ·         It will begin using E-Verify and SSN verification on all new hires and current employees. ·         It will provide training on a regular basis to ensure employees understand their rights and have a grasp on lawful hiring practices. ·         They will be audited annually. ·         The will provide their Spanish speaking employees translators who will help in completing I-9 paperwork.  Doing the WRONG thing can bring an employer to its knees...or crush it.