January 30, 2025
A thriving, growing business in the bustling business environment of California is the dream. But behind it all is one of the nitty gritty backbones that keep it standing: your compliance with laws. Whether you’re a small business or an enterprise, your Internal I-9 audits are what safeguard you against big fines and legal troubles. This is not something that you should be overlooking. In fact, failing to comply with your I-9 requirements can cost you approximately $250-$10,000 per violation . Beyond this, non-compliance can also cause reputation damage and can escalate to criminal charges. Just one mistake can put your whole company at risk. That said, here is everything you need to know about Internal I-9 audits and how you should go about them.