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Indiana lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 87 to tighten employment eligibility verification on public works projects.The bill would require all contractors and subcontractors on public projects to use the federal E-Verify system andsubmit case numbers before…
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a new employment eligibility law requiring construction employers to verify thatworkers are legally authorized to work in the U.S. using the federal E-Verify system. The law, supported by billsponsors, aims to prevent illegal immigrants…
E-Verify is a free, online government system used by about 1.4 million U.S. employers to verify work eligibility by matching employee documents with federal records. Established in 1996, it’s mandatory in 23 states for some employers but voluntary elsewhere. In 2024,…
Employers are facing increased audits of their E-Verify processes amid heightened immigration enforcement. E-Verify,a federal system for confirming work authorization, is mandatory for federal contractors and optional for others. TheUSCIS may conduct Desk Reviews to…
Employers using E-Verify must now rely on the new Status Change Report to identify employees with revokedEmployment Authorization Documents (EADs), replacing earlier Case Alerts. If a revoked EAD is listed, reverificationmust be completed using Form I-9, Supplement B,…
E-Verify helps employers quickly confirm new hires’ work authorization by electronically matching I-9 data withgovernment records. Benefits include faster verification, remote document review, and compliance protection.However, challenges include potential errors,…
A Pennsylvania bill (HB 1170) would require construction firms statewide to run all new hires through the federalE-Verify system to confirm legal work eligibility. Employers who fail to comply must terminate unauthorized employeesand report hires to the state labor…
Generative AI enables fraudsters to craft fake resumes, identities, and video personas—especially targeting remoteroles. Within just 70 minutes, a convincing deepfake applicant can be created. Employers face risks ranging fromcompliance violations (e.g., child-labor…
The Trump administration has modified the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9, replacing “noncitizen authorized to work” with “alien authorized to work.” This change aligns with statutory language and reinstates the term…
Immigration enforcement has intensified under the Trump administration, prompting legal experts to advise employers—especially in construction, hospitality, and agriculture—to prepare for increased Form I-9 audits and ICE raids. Small businesses have been targeted,…