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Editor's Note: Verify an employee's eligibility for employment.
Overview: Employers can ensure that they have an authorized workforce by participating in E-Verify, which allows employers to electronically verify the information provided by new employees on the Form I-9. E-Verify creates a presumption (although it can be refuted) that the employer has not knowingly hired an unauthorized foreign national. It is a voluntary program except where required by state law or by the federal contractor rule.
The use of E-Verify is on the rise. In fact due to the sheer volume of employers using E-Verify, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) launched a forum for its users where they can submit and discuss ideas which the USCIS will evaluate in order to make any improvements to E-Verify.
Trends: Many states and local governments are continuing to pass legislation requiring certain employers to use E-Verify. This is particularly true for states in the South. Employers should continue to be on the watch to see if the state or states in which they do business enact an E-Verify requirement.
Melissa A. Silver, J.D., Legal Editor
Latest items in E-Verify
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Preemployment Screening and Testing: Indiana
In-depth review of the spectrum of Indiana employment law requirements HR must follow with respect to preemployment screening and testing.
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E-Verify Content Enhanced With New Quick Reference Chart
Several states have passed laws mandating compliance with the federal E-Verify system to confirm the work eligibility of new hires. XpertHR has added a Quick Reference Chart detailing each state's requirements and penalties for noncompliant employers.
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State Mandated E-Verify Laws - Chart
Several states have passed mandatory E-Verify measures that require businesses to confirm the work eligibility of all new hires using the federal electronic verification system. This Quick Reference Chart will show employers if a mandatory E-Verify law applies in their state along with the penalties for noncompliance.
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Interviewing and Selecting Job Candidates: Utah
In-depth review of the spectrum of Utah employment law requirements HR must follow with respect to interviewing and selecting job candidates.
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New Hire Paperwork: Minnesota
In-depth review of the spectrum of Minnesota employment law requirements HR must follow with respect to new hire paperwork.
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E-Verify Participation Poster
The federal government requires all E-Verify participants to post the E-Verify Participation poster.
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Stars May Be Aligning for Immigration Reform
The role of Hispanics in reelecting President Obama in 2012 and the growing number of job openings in the private sector have increased the chances for passage of immigration reform legislation this year, according to the American Council on International Personnel (ACIP).
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Do's and Don'ts When Using E-Verify
One way for employers to verify the information entered by employees on the Form I-9 is to submit the information through the federal electronic verification system called E-Verify. This quick reference chart outlines an employer's responsibilities when using E-Verify.
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New Hire Paperwork: Nebraska
In-depth review of the spectrum of Nebraska employment law requirements HR must follow with respect to new hire paperwork.
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New Hire Paperwork: Florida
In-depth review of the spectrum of Florida employment law requirements HR must follow with respect to new hire paperwork.
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Guidance for HR on the use of E-Verify to ensure employers have authorized workforces. Support and advice for employers on using the E-Verify program.