If an employer is seeking certification in the IMAGE program, which of the following is NOT a requirement?

Maintaining a record of employee work hours is an important practice for businesses, but it is not specifically a requirement for an employer seeking certification in the IMAGE program. The IMAGE (ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers) program is designed to promote compliance with immigration laws and to reduce the incidence of worksite enforcement actions.

The program emphasizes the importance of employee training regarding compliance with immigration laws, conducting background checks as part of due diligence, and undergoing regular inspections by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) as part of the certification process. While maintaining accurate employee records is a best practice for many organizations, it does not fall under the specific requirements for IMAGE certification. Thus, while it is beneficial for employers to keep track of employee hours for operational and legal reasons, being a requirement for IMAGE certification is not the case.