Form I-9 Compliance in 2026: The Complete Guide for Employers

Form I-9 Compliance in 2026: The Complete Guide for Employers

Date: March 11, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM ET | 12:00 PM CT | 10:00 AM PT

Speaker: Dayna J Reum

Decription 

Form I-9 compliance remains one of the most critical obligations for U.S. employers in 2026.

With changing workforce models, increased remote hiring, and evolving requirements issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, organizations must stay current to avoid audits, penalties, and costly compliance errors.

This practical webinar delivers a complete, up-to-date overview of Form I-9 requirements for 2026—covering regulatory updates, completion timelines, remote verification options, record-retention standards, and frequently asked questions.

Designed for employers, HR teams, and compliance leaders, this session will help you confidently navigate federal employment-verification rules administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. With heightened enforcement activity, increased penalties, and stricter documentation standards, staying compliant in 2026 is no longer optional—it is essential.

Whether you manage a small workforce or support a large, multi-location organization, this webinar will equip you with clear guidance and practical tools to strengthen your I-9 process and reduce compliance risk.

What You Will Learn

  • Why Form I-9 compliance matters more than ever in 2026
  • Key Form I-9 rules and enforcement trends for 2026
  • A practical 2026 I-9 compliance checklist for employers
  • How to simplify and standardize your I-9 process in 2026
  • The legal purpose and requirements of Form I-9
  • Major regulatory and procedural updates affecting I-9 in 2026
  • How to properly complete, review, and store Form I-9 records
  • Common errors that trigger fines and audits—and how to avoid them
  • Best practices for building a compliant and audit-ready I-9 program
  • An overview of E-Verify and how it fits into your hiring process

Who Should Attend

  • Human Resources professionals
  • HR directors and managers
  • Business owners and senior leadership
  • Compliance officers and compliance professionals
  • Payroll administrators
  • Recruiting and talent acquisition professionals
  • Office managers and operations professionals
  • Hiring managers, supervisors, and authorized representatives
  • Managers responsible for employment eligibility verification
  • Employees involved in onboarding and workforce administration

SPEAKER

Dayna is currently the Senior Director of Payroll & HRIS at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Dayna has been heavily involved in the payroll field for over 20 years. Starting as a payroll clerk at a small Tucson company. Dayna moved on to be a Payroll Team Leader at Honeywell Inc. During Dayna’s time at Honeywell she obtained her FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) through the American Payroll Association. She also received several merit awards including Customer Service and Acquisitions and Divestitures. Dayna is no stranger to teaching she has taught at the Metro Phoenix American Payroll Association meetings and at the Arizona State Payroll Conference. Topics include Payroll Basics, Global/Cultural Awareness, Immigration Basics for the Payroll Professional, Multi-State and Local Taxation and Quality Control for Payroll, and International and Canadian payroll. Dayna has her CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) through the APA. Dayna has also assisted in the CPP preparation classes for the Chicago APA Chapter. She has served on the National American Payroll Association on the National Strategic Leadership Task Force, Government Affairs Task Force (PA Local tax subcommittee). Dayna has received a Citation of Merit for her service along with being a Gold Pin member of the APA. Besides her payroll accomplishments, Dayna is certified in HR hiring and firing practices and is a Six Sigma Greenbelt.

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