Be audit ready: Three ways ECM supports I-9 compliance
by. Katie Alberti
Employee audits by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) continue to rise. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), there’s been a drastic increase in I-9 audits, from three in 2004 to more than 3,000 in 2012.
That’s almost a 100,000 percent increase!
With stiff penalties in place – up to $1,100 for each paperwork violation – it’s imperative your organization is prepared should USCIS show up at your door.
By implementing an enterprise content management (ECM) system, commonly referred to as document management, you transform your management of I-9s. ECM optimizes your HR department by:
1. Ensuring data accuracy with automated data entry
By automating content capture, an ECM solution eliminates manual data entry of new hire information. Doing so not only reduces the likelihood of errors but also speeds the process, ensuring you complete the form within the mandated three days from the employee’s start date.
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