States Jump on the E-Verify Bandwagon
Most of you have heard about E-Verify for employers but you may not be paying close enough attention because you don’t think it is something you need to think about. Well, you might want to think again! The federal government already requires employer’s with federal contracts to use E-Verify for any employee assigned to the contract. Many states are passing laws requiring employers to use E-Verify and many more state have legislation pending.
As of today, 16 states require E-Verify in some capacity. Arizona, Utah, South Carolina, and Mississippi require all employers to use E-Verify. Idaho, Colorado, Nebraska, Minnesota, Missouri, and Georgia require state agencies and employers with state contracts to use E-Verify. Virginia and North Carolina require state agencies to use E-Verify and several cities and municipalities have passed their own legislation.
E-Verify uses the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration databases to verify employment eligibility to work in the United States. After signing up to use E-Verify, the employer inputs information gathered on the Form I-9 into the E-Verify system to confirm the work eligibility of an individual in just a few seconds. Unfortunately, the process of signing up and receiving approval for E-Verify can be cumbersome…but there is a simple solution.
An employer may contract with an E-Verify Designated Agent to utilize the federal database without having to go through the hassle of signing up, taking the training, and passing the mastery test. An E-Verify Designated Agent is authorized to use E-Verify to check the employees of any company, with their permission of course.
Using a Designated Agent is a good solution for companies that don’t want to spend valuable resources on an administrative task. It is a great solution for HR departments that are already stretched to the limit and can’t begin to think about adding one more thing to their busy schedules.
I-9 Okay is an E-Verify Designated Agent. We are able to assist companies, large and small, with all of their E-Verify and Form I-9 compliance concerns. E-verify has very specific rules of use…what you don’t know could hurt your company. The E-Verify specialists at I-9 Okay are experts in helping employers navigate the complex rules concerning E-Verify requirements and Federal contracts. Contact us today.
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May 6, 2010 11:08 am
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