Labor Law
New York City Compliance Reminder: I-9 Compliance for NYC Restaurants
Panko Compliance · August 19, 2026
Form I-9 is the federal employment eligibility verification document required for every employee hired in the U.S. since 1986. Section 1 is filled out by the employee on or before their first day of work. Section 2 is filled out by the employer within 3 business days of the start date, after physically examining acceptable identity and work-authorization documents. Penalties: Substantive violations (missing I-9, missing Section 2, wrong document): $281–$2,789 per form (2026 inflation-adjusted). Full compliance guide: alerts.getpanko.app/compliance/nyc/i-9-and-e-verify
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