When Do I Need to Complete the Form I-9 for a New Employee?

Yes, you need to complete the Form I-9 for all newly hired employees. As to this question, there are two answers. First, Section One, which is completed by the employee and includes the employee’s name, immigration states, Social Security number and other personal information needs to be completed by the end of the first working day. Could it be completed before the employee starts to work? Yes, but not later than the end of the first working day. Second, Section Two, which is the section where you request to see certain work authority and identification documentation from the employee must be completed no later than three days after the employee’s first day of work.

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