Employment Eligibility Verification

Employers must also verify an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States; (See: Employment Eligibility Verification Form commonly referred to as an I-9).

Employers can confirm the citizenship by requesting the documentation specified on the I-9 form. Note, requesting documents not included could result in discrimination claims by the applicant.

The I-9 is not filed with the federal government but is instead kept for at least three after the employee is hired (or one year after terminated, whichever is later). The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (also known as “ICE”) can audit your workplace to ensure I-9 forms are complete and match the actual employee records.

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Elliott is a partner in the firm of Cornetet, Meyer, Rush and Stapleton serving clients throughout Ohio. Elliott's business clients range from small single member companies to large privately-held businesses. CMRS Law provides legal services which include advice on Business Formation and Transactions, Real Estate Transactions, Trademark Law, Copyright Law, Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate Administration, and Succession Planning. CMRS Law serves clients at two locations: 123 Boggs Lane, 1st Floor, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246 and 2101 Grandin Road, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45208