Form I-9 and Remote Workers: Is the Flexibility Almost Over?
As most Canadian employers are aware, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the identity and employment authorization of each of their employees inside the United States. This process is documented through the completion of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, for each employee at or shortly after their hiring date for work in the United States. The Form I-9 has two Sections. Section 1 is for the employee to complete and asks basic personal questions such as name, address, and date of birth with further optional information such as Social Security number, email address, and telephone number. Section 2 is...