U.S. employers are facing increased scrutiny of their employment eligibility verification practices as immigration enforcement and workplace inspections continue to evolve. With heightened attention on Form I-9 compliance, E-Verify procedures, and unauthorized employment, organizations must ensure their hiring and verification processes meet current federal requirements.

Employers across manufacturing, food processing, agriculture, construction, hospitality, and other industries with large or high-turnover workforces must be prepared for potential I-9 audits, worksite inspections, Notices of Inspection (NOIs), and enforcement actions. Even minor documentation errors, missed deadlines, improper verification practices, or inconsistent procedures can expose organizations to significant civil penalties and, in certain circumstances, criminal liability.

Join us for this informative webinar to understand the latest I-9 and E-Verify compliance developments, navigate current verification requirements, identify common employer mistakes, and strengthen your organization's hiring and recordkeeping practices. Learn practical strategies to prepare for government inspections, respond effectively to audit notices, and minimize compliance risks while maintaining a legally compliant workforce.

Session Highlights:

Introduction:

Role of Form I-9 in Employment Eligibility Verification
Overview of Official I-9 audits and their implications for Employers

Understanding Form I-9

Purpose and legal requirements
Sections of the form and proper completion
Common errors and how to avoid them

Recent Trends in I-9 Enforcement

Increase in audits and enforcement actions
Industries under heightened scrutiny
Penalties for non-compliance

Conducting Internal I-9 Audits

Importance of self-audits
Step-by-step guide to performing an internal audit
Correcting errors and maintaining accurate records

Implementing Effective I-9 Policies and Procedures

Developing comprehensive I-9 compliance policies
Training HR personnel and hiring managers
Utilizing electronic I-9 systems and E-Verify

Responding to an Official I-9 Audit

Understanding the audit process
Employer rights and responsibilities
Best practices for interacting with auditors

Avoiding Discriminatory Practices

Ensuring non-discriminatory verification processes
Understanding anti-discrimination provisions related to I-9

Why Should You Attend:

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Form I-9 requirements and stay informed about recent enforcement trends that could impact your business. Learn practical steps for conducting internal I-9 audits and strategies to develop robust policies and procedures for compliance. Get expert guidance on responding to official audits, avoiding common pitfalls, and ensuring your organization remains compliant.

Who Should Attend:

Owners
All Employers
Human Resources Professional
Supervisor
In-house counsel
Compliance Professionals
Managers/Supervisors

Instructor

Matthew Burr

HR Consultant

Matthew Burr has over 16-years of experience working in the human resources field, starting his career as an Industrial Relations Intern at Kennedy Valve Manufacturing to most recently founding and managing a human resource consulting company; Burr Consulting, LLC, Talentscape, LLC and Co-Owner of Labor Love, a Labor, and Employment Law poster printing company. Prior to founding the consulting firm, the majority of his career was heavy industry manufacturing and healthcare. He specializes in compliance auditing, training labor and employment law, conflict resolution, performance management, labor, and employment relations. Matthew has a generalist background in HR and operations, while providing strategic HR and operational solutions to his clients, focusing on small and medium sized organizations. He works as an Adjunct at Alfred State University, Tompkins Cortland Community College, and The College of St. Rose. He successfully designed an HR Concentration in the business management major that aligned with both SHRM and HRCI certifications, providing opportunities for students to sit for both the SHRM-CP and aPHR certifications upon completion of the degree, concentration, and internship hours as an Assistant Professor of Management at Elmira College (Retired January 2022). Matthew is also the SHRM Certification Exam Instructor, with a current pass rate of 92% on the SHRM-SCP and 83% pass rate on the SHRM-CP and a combined 88% on both exams over a 7-year period of instructing the course (Elmira College, Collin College & The College of St. Rose). Matthew works as a trainer Tompkins Cortland Community College, Corning Community College, Broome Community College, and HR Instructor for Certification Preparation for the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). He also acts as an On-Call Mediator and Factfinder through the Public Employment Relations Board in New York State, working with public sector employers and labor unions.

Credits

Opty learn is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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Navigating I-9 Audits Successfully: Compliance Strategies for Employers

Course Type	HR & Payroll
Date & Time	Nov 27th 2026 01:00 PM ET
Duration	60 Minutes
Instructior	Matthew Burr

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