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Obama drops E-verify extension — what now?


March 16, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Applicant background screening, Security and law, Special Report

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Though provisions to extend E-Verify were dropped from both the economic stimulus package and President Obama’s budget plan, the electronic employment verification system isn’t going away just yet.

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New rule: Federal contractors must use E-Verify


November 24, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

Starting January 15, most companies with federal contracts will be required to enroll in the Department of Homeland Security’s electronic employment verification system.

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Feds cracking down on 4 E-Verify mistakes


September 29, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Applicant background screening, Security and law, Special Report

As more employers are being forced to use the federal government’s E-Verify system to check the authorization of new hires, HR pros are asking one serious question: Are there any legal risks involved in participation?

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Illegal worker gets past E-Verify — is company liable?


September 19, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Applicant background screening, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

The Department of Homeland Security recently made it clear what liability companies will face when undocumented hires pass through the E-Verify authorization procedure.

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Chamber of Commerce: E-Verify is ‘misguided’


August 27, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: IT staffing, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

The debate about E-Verify rages on. And some high profile players have harsh things to say.

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