E-Verify Legislation Guide
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.
Immigration reform continues to be a hot topic for legislative bodies around the U.S. The President has amended Executive Order 12989 requiring all federal contractors to use the E-Verify program to ensure the employment eligibility of their employees. In addition, several state and city governments have passed legislation which requires employers to participate in the E-Verify Program, formerly known as Basic Pilot/Employment Eligibility Verification Program.
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.
Click here to view a summary of all legislation.
| 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.
