Understanding OSHA Poster & I-9/E-Verify Fine Increases: What You Must Know

Description:

Recent regulatory changes have pushed fines for OSHA poster noncompliance and I-9 / E-Verify violations significantly higher. In this 60-minute webinar, we’ll walk through what these penalties are in 2025, how they’ve changed due to inflation adjustments, and best practices to ensure your business (and HR team) stays compliant. Attendees will also get access to tools and checklists to audit their current practices and avoid costly mistakes.

Who Will Benefit:

• HR managers and staff responsible for hiring, onboarding, and record-keeping
• Compliance officers, safety officers, and legal teams in businesses of all sizes
• Small business owners who may not have dedicated compliance or HR departments
• Auditors and consultants who advise employers on regulatory compliance

Who Should Attend:

• Anyone responsible for maintaining OSHA posters in the workplace
• Employers using (or required to use) E-Verify and handling I-9 forms
• Business leaders concerned about regulatory risk and potential fines
• HR professionals who want to update policies and systems based on the latest enforcement trends

Why You Should Attend:

• Get the Latest Numbers: Understand the updated fine amounts for OSHA poster violations and I-9 / E-Verify infractions (for example, I-9 penalties in 2025 can reach up to $28,619 per violation in some cases).
• Avoid Costly Mistakes: Learn what kinds of paperwork, procedural, or substantive I-9 errors are triggering fines. Know what “posting requirement violations” actually mean and how to avoid them.
• Make Compliance Practical: Walk through policies, workflows, checklists, and audits you can implement immediately to lower your risk.
• Q&A with Experts: Bring your specific situations—get advice for your industry, your size of business, or your HR system.

Key Facts / What Has Changed:

OSHA’s civil penalties were adjusted effective January 15, 2025. Serious and other-than-serious violations (including posting requirements) can now each carry maximum penalties of $16,550 per violation.

Wilful or repeated OSHA violations now have maximum penalties of up to $165,514 per violation.

I-9 / E-Verify related civil penalties have also increased. In 2025, some I-9 violations now reach up to $28,619 per offense (particularly for knowingly employing unauthorized workers).

E-Verify provides near-instant confirmation that each new hire is authorized to work in the U.S., which dramatically reduces the chance of expensive hiring mistakes. In today’s environment—where federal work-site enforcement and random audits can happen without notice—this verification acts like an insurance policy. It protects your company from costly fines, lost productivity, and reputational damage if an employee is later found to be ineligible, regardless of which administration is in office.