An employee starts working in September 1990 and quits in July 1991. Until what date must the I-9 form be retained?

The correct retention period for an I-9 form is determined by the later of two dates: three years after the employee's hire date or one year after the employee's termination date. In this case, the employee began working in September 1990, which means three years from the hire date would be September 1993. Since the employee quit in July 1991, one year after the termination would be July 1992.

Between these two dates, September 1993 is later than July 1992. Therefore, the I-9 form must be retained until September 1993, aligning with the requirement to keep the form for three years following the employee's start date. This ensures compliance with federal regulations regarding employment verification documentation.