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So, Ok, starting a new job and curious to know, - if this is common practice or

Posted: Apr 26, 2012

or just that of a few companies out on an anallimb, because after many years in the buisness, this the first time it was asked of me -- to get my IDs witnessed and notarized.

Just wondering what's up with that? Overprotective or wave of the future?

not at all new - emo

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Some companies have been doing that for years, and I mean many years.

IDs notarized - nn

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It is a practice that has been in effect since the late 1970s early 80s and EVERYONE has to go through this process if you are hired as an employee, and it is not just MT either -- pertains to the entire workforce and your right to legally be able to work in the US

oh, well, that's scarry. Because I've never been asked to to - this before. you wonder

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why companies would stick their necks out by not playing that game.

Course in the 70s there was no such thing as remote transcriptionists where I came from, so was not necesary. You were bodily there with your IDs. But my past 20 years at home?? no company till now, not a one. strange.

but then, this profession and the company management it keeps is filled with weirness anyway so, suppose par.

as of November 6, 1986 - sm

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I would guess that remote employees need to have it notarized, but I don't think in-house do.

Every employee hired after November 6, 1986 must complete an I-9 form at the time of hire. Employees must complete Section 1 of the form at the actual beginning of employment. The employer must complete Section 2 within three days of starting work.[1] The employer is responsible for ensuring that the forms are completed properly, and in a timely manner. The I-9 is not required for unpaid volunteers or for contractors.[1] However, a company could still find itself liable if it contracts work to a company knowing that the contractor employs unauthorized workers.[

well, they are not doing it since I've been remote as of 1988 and 1 company - required it in 2012. NM

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I've been working since 1970, and have NEVER had - to have anything witnessed & notarized.

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All anyone's ever needed to see was my SS# and/or my driver's license.

Exactly the same thing with the I9 now (see message) - RemoteMT

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That's when working in-house or on-site, and the HR rep can eyeball your verification (DL or State ID card and SS card). What with everything being remote, the employer has to use CYA tactics; hence, having an unbiased 3rd party (notary) verify that, yes, you do indeed have proof of your identity and they have seen the original documents with their own eyes.

It's no biggie, really, and only costs about $5.

not all companies are doing it, though, obviously. - not saying its good or bad, just not mandatory by

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by all companies. and, right - no biggie to get done. But I had a company try to tell me ALL (slamming desk) COMPANIES DO THIS.

just one more mgr to not take all that seriously.

My bank notarized mine for $1 dollar. - You have to verify your identity and citizenship.

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How do so many illegals get around this? - NM

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highly doubt they do in our line of work. but - NM

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in California and other border states, Americans let it happen in exchange for low wages.

They take their fake documents to a notary just like we do - sm

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The notary can only go by what's presented to them. The illegals have DL's SS cards, birth certs - everything you need. The notary cannot check the database to see if they are in fact who they say. I do WC legal transcription and it is rampant alias-wise.

Times sure have changed! For my 1st job, I was - hired sight-unseen, over the telephone! (nm)

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Yes, you have to do this with the I9 form you send in. - Becoming very standard.

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but obvoiusly depends on where you work and how they do it. - or we would all HAVE to. we do not yet.

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probably coming though.

Had to do it too - Girl4givn

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I just started two new jobs and had to do the same thing for both. My notary told me it's because of the illegal immigration thing - they're trying to make sure you are authorized to work here. Who knows? Just more red tape we have to cut through.

and its no biggie, just wondering why some do and some don't - thanks guys!

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Large companies that have been raided for hiring illegal immigrants - sm

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Over the years, especially the Midwest packing plants, have been raided for hiring illegal immigrants. Employers are supposed to complete the I9 on every employee. (It may have something to do with the size of the employer), but it is the law. The remote employers are having the documents notarized to comply. My bank did not charge me anything.

I've always done inte I9, it's the NOTARIZING that has only been - requested of me once. lotta lawbreakers?

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