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E-Verify lives — for now


October 6, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Applicant background screening, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

The president just signed a law giving the federal government’s E-Verify program a brief extension.

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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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E-Verify requirement holds up in court


September 29, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Applicant background screening, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

A state law requiring all employers to run new hires through the E-Verify system was recently given the thumbs up by a federal judge.

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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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Company targeted in immigration raid used E-Verify


September 5, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Applicant background screening, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

Last week a Mississippi manufacturer was raided by the feds after it was discovered it had employed 600 illegal immigrants. The twist: The company used E-Verify to check the eligibility of all its hires.

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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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States get tough on immigration


August 18, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

Many state governments continue to push for the use of the feds’ new E-Verify system.

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House committee puts brakes on E-Verify


July 9, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Applicant background screening, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

Just as rules requiring employers to use the federal government’s E-Verify system were gaining steam, a House of Representatives committee has voted against continuing the program.

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More companies get E-Verify mandate


July 3, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Applicant background screening, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

Several states already require companies to use the Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system for new hires. Now the rules are going nationwide.

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E-Verify mandates on the rise


May 22, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Applicant background screening, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views

Right now, seven states require some or all employers to use the Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to check the employment eligibility of new hires. Many more have legislation on the way.

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