Social Security No-Match Letters, “Safe Harbor”, and other Immigration Issues
by Richard Stup
Recent changes in the rules about social security no-match letters and immigration raids have gotten a lot of attention in agriculture. Beginning September 14th, employers who knowingly employ people who are not authorized to work in the U.S. will soon be at risk of criminal prosecution and increased fines. In some cases, social security no-match letters could be evidence of “knowingly” employing someone who is not authorized to work.
The following information is provided as a resource to help employers understand and comply with the law. Topics include: the I-9 form, social security mismatch letters, responses to immigration enforcement, community relations, and online verification of work authorization documents. You can also access this information at the Dairy Alliance website.
Completing Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification
- Must be completed for ALL employees within three business days of the date employment is to begin
- Must be completed by the employer or employer’s representative, not by anyone else
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