the i 9 form became a requirement in july 1965.
the i 9 form became a requirement in july 1965.
when did the i 9 form became a requirement?
july 1965
every employee hired after november 6, 1986 must complete an i-9 form at the time of hire. employees must complete section 1 of the form upon commencing employment. the employer must complete section 2 within three days of the employee's starting date at work. the employer is responsible for ensuring that the forms are completed properly and in a timely manner. 









































the i-9 is not required for unpaid volunteers or for contractors. however, a company could still find itself liable if it contracts work to a contractor it knows either is or employs unauthorized workers.
form i-9
the immigration reform and control act which introduced the requirement leading to the promulgation of the i-9 form also included anti-discrimination provisions. under the act, most u.s. citizens, permanent residents, temporary residents, asylees or refugees who are legally allowed to work in the united states cannot be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status. this provision applies to employers of three or more workers and covers both hiring and termination decisions. in addition, an employer must accept any valid document or combination of documents specified in the i-9 form as long as the documents appear genuine.
form i-9