Q: My employer never supplied me new hire paperwork or an I-9. However I was issued 3 paychecks. Is this illegal?
My employer requested a picture of my ID and social security card but I never signed or filled out any paperwork. We were on 1099 but I thought there should still be paperwork of some sort? Also I have no idea what my ID and social card were used for.
A:
All U.S. employers are required to examine and verify the eligibility of each employee to be lawfully employed in the United States, regardless of the immigration status of the employee. Failing to comply with Form I-9 requirements may result in fines with a minimum of $110 for each form and a maximum of $1,100 for each form.
An employee must show documentation to his/her employer to show their identity and authorization to work. The employee should have the option of showing a Class A document or both a Class B and C document. it appears that you provided the Class B and C documents. As a newly hired employee you should have completed the employee section of the I9 on the first day of employment.
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