Employment Eligibility Compliance
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is the agency responsible for conducting criminal investigations and administrative audits regarding worksite enforcement. The purpose of these enforcement efforts is to reduce demand for illegal employment in the United States and to protect job opportunities for the nation’s lawful workforce.
To make the best use of its resources, HSI focuses first on entities that are regarded as “critical infrastructure” such as government contractors, cyber security, utility providers, universities, airports, construction, the energy industry, etc.
The starting point for an HSI worksite investigation is normally an inspection of an employer’s Form(s) I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification. The penalties for missing or erroneous Forms I-9 can be severe- even if your entire workforce is eligible for employment. For example, a fine levied against a business with a 35% I-9 error rate for a workforce of 50 employees with no unauthorized employees would be estimated at $75,000.
In addition to fines, the employer, its management, and human resources staff could face criminal charges, federal government debarment, and loss of contracts.
Our Approach
Prometheus Consulting Services, LLC. has experts with decades of federal experience in this field who can present you with preemptive and correctional measures to mitigate the risk of harsh penalties and the potential loss of government contracts.
At Prometheus Consulting, LLC, we believe that collaboration is key to success. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and goals and develop solutions that are tailored to their unique needs. Our approach is transparent, results-driven, and designed to help businesses thrive.