Are You Hiring With Form I-9 During COVID-19? Here’s What’s New.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced relaxed rules for employers required to complete Form I-9.

• The rules were announced March 20, 2020 and are effective for 60 days, or up to three business days after termination of the National Emergency, whichever comes first.
  
  
• If working remotely, review of identity and employment authorization documents may also be done remotely, for example, via email, fax or video.
  
  
• Existing timing for the I-9 process remains unchanged.
  
  
• The I-9 form must include mention of COVID-19 as the reason for delay in physical inspection of documents.
  
  
• Read this full article from Michael Best for further details.