South Carolina 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: Jan. 1, 2009
Status: Signed into law on June 4, 2008
Impact: South Carolina requires that employers use E-Verify or other federal work authorization program to verify the employment eligibility of new hires or, only employ workers who possess a valid driver’s license or identification card issued by South Carolina or other state approved by the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.
The law is implemented in three phases:
- Effective Jan. 1, 2009: All public employers and public contractors with 500 or more employees
- Effective July 1, 2009: All private employers with 100 or more employees
- Effective July 1, 2010: All employers must be in compliance
Additional Information:
Bill Text
Governor’s Press Release
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.
