Jackson Lewis: Colorado Employers Must Use New Employment Authorization Affirmation Form Beginning October 1 | Practical Law

Jackson Lewis: Colorado Employers Must Use New Employment Authorization Affirmation Form Beginning October 1 | Practical Law

This US Immigration Law Firm Publication by Jackson Lewis P.C. discusses a requirement that all employers in Colorado complete an employment authorization affirmation for employees hired since January 1, 2007. This requirement is separate from federal I-9 compliance requirements. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment issued a new form affirmation, which is to be used starting on October 1, 2014. It must be completed within 20 days of an individual's hire and retained for the duration of his employment. The form requires employers to affirm the employment authorization of the employee and make and retain copies of the identity documents that were presented to complete their I-9 form. Employers that do not comply with the requirements are fined of up to $5,000 for the first offense and up to $25,000 for subsequent offenses.

Jackson Lewis: Colorado Employers Must Use New Employment Authorization Affirmation Form Beginning October 1

by Jackson Lewis P.C.
Published on 22 Sep 2014 • Colorado, United States
This US Immigration Law Firm Publication by Jackson Lewis P.C. discusses a requirement that all employers in Colorado complete an employment authorization affirmation for employees hired since January 1, 2007. This requirement is separate from federal I-9 compliance requirements. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment issued a new form affirmation, which is to be used starting on October 1, 2014. It must be completed within 20 days of an individual's hire and retained for the duration of his employment. The form requires employers to affirm the employment authorization of the employee and make and retain copies of the identity documents that were presented to complete their I-9 form. Employers that do not comply with the requirements are fined of up to $5,000 for the first offense and up to $25,000 for subsequent offenses.
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