Requirement Begins January 1, 2017
A new law in Tennessee requires employers with 50 or more employeesto use the federal E-Verify program to verify the work authorization status of employees.Background
U.S. law requires companies to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States—either U.S. citizens or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. Use of E-Verify is mandatory for certain federal contractors. Certain private companies may also be required by state law to use E-Verify.
Tennessee law generally requires employers with 6 or more employees to verify the employment eligibility of employees and nonemployees (such as independent contractors). Employers may verify employee eligibility using the federal E-Verify program or request and maintain an identity or employment authorization document, such as a passport, birth certificate, or valid alien registration.
New Law
Under the new law, employers with 50 or more employees must enroll in and use the federal E-Verify program to verify the work authorization status of employees hired on or after January 1, 2017.
Employers who enroll in and utilize the E-Verify program must maintain a record of any results generated by the program. The E-Verify program only verifies the eligibility of employees, not nonemployees; documents are required for nonemployees.
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