Arizona E-Verify Legislation Guide
This information was last updated on June 10, 2008.
PLEASE NOTE: The following is presented as general educational information. It is not legal advice, either express or implied. Consultation with legal counsel is recommended for all employment law matters. This information is subject to change without notice.
Effective Date: January 1, 2008*
Status: Signed into law on July 2, 2007
Impact: The new law establishes a safe harbor from sanctions for Arizona employers who participate in the US Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program. All Arizona employers must participate in E-Verify after December 31, 2007.
*Though it became effective on Jan. 1, 2008, Arizona officials have agreed not to impose penalties for non-compliance prior to March 1.
An initial lawsuit was dismissed on procedural grounds and was re-filed. A federal district court judge dismissed the second lawsuit in February, rejecting claims that the law is pre-empted by federal law and that it denies employers procedural due process. The plaintiffs have appealed the first decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and it is expected that the plaintiffs will also appeal the second decision.
Additional Information:
Governor’s Press Release
Federal judge denies injunction against Arizona immigration law
The interactive map below links to more information about each state's E-Verify legislation. To access detailed state information, simply click on one of the colored states.
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| Use of E-Verify provides shield from sanctions | | Use of E-Verify prohibited |
| E-Verify Required for public employers and/or contractors | | E-Verify Required for All Employers |
Verifications’ Legal Right to Work Solutions
It’s difficult to follow the rapidly developing state legislation mandating use of the E-Verify program. That’s why we recommend using E-Verify for all your new hires, regardless of their location. Instituting a consistent E-Verify program across all locations keeps you ahead of rapidly changing E-Verify regulations.
Verifications has a solution that helps you maintain compliance across your organization. Our Legal Right to Work check can be easily incorporated into your onboarding process company wide, creating a consistent, compliant process. Our check uses the E-Verify program to electronically query DHS and SSA databases and verify new employees’ U.S. work eligibility. The query result confirms whether the social security number submitted belongs to an individual who is legally permitted to work in the U.S. Enhanced capabilities include email management alerts and reports that help track and monitor tentative non-confirmations.
Verifications also offers an electronic solution for I-9 forms processing that facilitates one-click submission of the E-Verify check upon completion of the electronic form I-9. Advanced error detection ensures forms are completed correctly so you maintain compliance with federal regulations. In addition, the system allows employers to:
- Eliminate duplicate data entry
- Eliminate paper storage of I-9s
- Provide a single reporting interface
- Receive email management alerts to track and monitor expiring work authorization documents
Visit our Legal Right to Work page, call us toll-free at (866) 455-0779 or e-mail sales@verificationsinc.com to learn more.
