Most U.S. employers and workers have heard of E-Verify, but what
is it?
More critically, is it required for your manufacturing
business?
E-Verify
is a free internet-based program, run by U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services in partnership with the Social Security
Administration, and designed to help employers verify the identity
of new hires and confirm they are eligible to work in the U.S.
While every U.S. employer is legally required to complete a Form I-9 for each new hire, the use
of E-Verify is not always required.
During the Form I-9 process, the employer reviews identity and
work authorization documentation provided by the new hire to ensure
that the individual is "who they say they are" and is
legally authorized to work in the U.S.
