Complying with the new i-9 and e-verify regulations under the trump administration
Instructor
Mark Schwartz
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Webinar Description
Overview
Employment eligibility verification remains a critical compliance responsibility for employers—and recent regulatory changes under the Trump administration have increased enforcement, scrutiny, and penalties related to Form I-9 and E-Verify compliance. Employers must now be more vigilant than ever to ensure hiring practices, documentation, and verification procedures meet current federal requirements.
This webinar provides a practical, up-to-date overview of the new I-9 and E-Verify regulations, what has changed, and how employers can remain compliant while minimizing risk. Participants will gain clarity on their obligations and learn best practices to prepare for audits and inspections.
Why You Should Attend
I-9 and E-Verify violations can result in significant fines, operational disruption, and reputational damage. With increased enforcement activity and changing regulatory expectations, even well-intentioned employers face compliance risks.
By attending this webinar, you will gain the knowledge and tools needed to confidently manage employment verification requirements and reduce exposure to penalties.
You will learn how to:
- Understand the latest I-9 and E-Verify regulatory updates
- Avoid common and costly compliance mistakes
- Prepare for audits and government inspections
- Strengthen internal processes and documentation practices
- Ensure consistent compliance across departments and locations
Who Will Benefit?
This webinar is ideal for:
- HR Managers and HR Business Partners
- Payroll and Compliance Professionals
- Talent Acquisition and Recruiting Teams
- Business Owners and Executives
- Operations and Office Managers
- Anyone responsible for hiring, onboarding, or employment verification
Areas Covered in the Session
- Overview of recent I-9 and E-Verify regulatory changes
- Employer responsibilities under current federal enforcement priorities
- Proper completion of Form I-9: timing, documentation, and retention
- Common I-9 errors and how to correct them
- Understanding E-Verify requirements and participation rules
- Handling tentative nonconfirmations (TNCs) correctly
- Remote and hybrid workforce considerations for I-9 compliance
- Reverification and rehires: when and how to comply
- Best practices for internal audits and self-inspections
- Preparing for ICE audits and Notices of Inspection
- Penalties, fines, and enforcement trends employers should know.
Meet your speaker
Mark Schwartz
Mark Schwartz is an employment tax specialist and has over 15 years of employment tax experience as an independent consultant and as a payroll tax auditor with the State of California. He has managed an audit caseload of 20 ongoing audits, from small home-based businesses to large multi-national corporations. He is expert at defining regulatory and statutory requirements from local, State and Federal government agencies; and helping the average businessperson understand what that means to their business. He has processed weekly and bi-weekly payroll checks plus tax forms for businesses with hourly as well as exempt workers, multistate operations and a wide variety of benefits.
Mr.Schwartz provides consulting services encompassing payroll processing and payroll tax issues. These include payroll tax minimization, payroll tax compliance reviews, independent contractor studies, use of electronic transfers, deductions, benefits, etc. Mark has represented both clients and the State in front of the State Appeals Board. He understands the complexities of local wage laws, unemployment and disability claims, and other wage and benefit issues affecting your employees.
Mark prides himself on his outstanding customer service skills. He listens attentively to his clientele, helping them bridge the gap between the small business world and Government bureaucracy. He eagerly assists with clients needs and feels that educating clients toward faster, accurate and more complete payroll processes provide the most value.
Mark is a participating member of the American Payroll Association. He earned his BA and MBA in Finance at Santa Clara University. He has held Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Investment and Derivatives Auditor Credentials. Mark is currently pursuing a Certified Payroll Fundamentals Credential with the American Payroll Association.