EmploymentQuestion 244 of 1605
What is the primary purpose of the federal Form I-9 that an employer completes for each new hire?
a.To calculate the employee's income tax withholding
b.To register the employee with the EDD
c.To verify the employee's identity and authorization to work in the United States
d.To enroll the employee in workers' compensation coverage
Explanation
Form I-9, required by the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act, is used to verify both the identity and the employment authorization of every person hired to work in the United States. It is separate from tax forms like the W-4.
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