Illinois E-Verify Legislation Guide
This information was last updated on June 12, 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 August 13, 2007
Impact: Illinois has taken a unique approach with Public Act 95-0138. The act states “Employers are prohibited from enrolling in any Employment Eligibility Verification System, including the E-Verify (formerly Basic Pilot) program, until the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security databases are able to make a determination on 99% of the tentative non-confirmation notices issued to employers within 3 days, unless otherwise required by federal law.”
*The law was scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2008, but now will not be enforced until a lawsuit filed against the state by the DHS is resolved. The state of Illinois legislature is currently considering changes to the law and has requested a 60-day stay.
Additional Information:
Bill Text
DHS Press Release Regarding Lawsuit Challenging Law
DHS: Notice for Illinois Employers About E-Verify
For more information about a specific state's E-Verify Legislation, please click on the state using the map below.
| 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.
