Human Resources

Can I refuse to accept a driver’s license that includes the notation “FEDERAL LIMITS APPLY,” “NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR OFFICIAL FEDERAL PURPOSES,” or other similar notation on the front or back of the license and ask my employee to provide a different document?

No. You must accept any document that satisfies Form I-9 requirements. You may reject a document if it does not reasonably appear to be genuine or to relate to the employee. Rejecting a document that satisfies Form I-9 requirements may constitute illegal discrimination under the Immigration and Nationality Act’s anti-discrimination provision or Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Employees presenting a driver’s license for identification purposes must also present a List C document to show work authorization.


April 2017

Tags: Drivers License, ID, I9