Top 5 compliance violations for businesses—and how to avoid them

by Norman L. Paul, Jr., J.D., SWBC BusinessHUB

Given the constantly changing regulatory environment, maintaining compliance can be a daunting task for business leaders. Here is a list of the most common (and costly) employment-related compliance regulations businesses must adhere to:

1. Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9)

Upon hiring, employees are required to accurately complete their Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) to ensure they are eligible to work in the United States. These forms must:

  • Be completed within three days of the employee’s start date
  • Include accurate and complete information, including dates and signatures
  • Include appropriate supporting identification from a list of approved documents

 

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