Mandatory E-Verify: Permanent Employment Eligibility Checks for All US Employers.
This bill permanently establishes and mandates the use of the E-Verify system for all US employers to check the employment eligibility of new hires, recruits, and referrals. Citizens should expect the hiring process to include mandatory electronic verification of their identity and work status, while penalties for companies hiring unauthorized workers are significantly increased. The law also introduces identity theft protections, including a self-check feature and mechanisms to block misused Social Security numbers.
Key points
All US employers, recruiters, and referrers must use E-Verify, with implementation deadlines phased based on company size (6 to 18 months).
Civil penalties for hiring unauthorized workers or failing to comply with verification procedures are substantially increased.
Employers must terminate an individual within 3 business days of receiving a final nonconfirmation of work eligibility from the system.
The law establishes an E-Verify Self-Check procedure for individuals and programs to block Social Security numbers compromised by identity theft or misuse.
States that refuse to share DMV/ID card information (including photos) for E-Verify purposes risk losing certain federal economic development grants.
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