Are you required to E-Verify your new hires? Or, are you just interested in adding this step to your onboarding process to ensure you have a legal workforce?
Better yet, what is E-Verify and how does it work? Here’s what you need to know about how E-Verify works for employers.
What is E-Verify?
E-Verify is a free, online system that quickly compares the information your new employees provide on their I-9 forms to the records on file in the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration.
E-Verify confirms whether the people you’re hiring are authorized to work in the United States.
In general, using E-Verify protects you as an employer because it shows you’ve done your due diligence. If you’ve collected I-9 forms and put your employees through E-Verify successfully, then you’ve done everything you could be expected to do to ensure you have a legal workforce.
Three reasons to E-Verify employees
While every employer can benefit from the protection provided by using the E-Verify system, not every organization will find it necessary, unless:
- You’re in a state that requires E-Verify.
- You’re contractually obligated.
- You could possibly hire someone who isn’t eligible to work in the U.S.
Learn more about these reasons and how to register as an employer online on the Insperity blog.
By understanding “What is E-Verify?” and why you might want to (or be required to) incorporate it into your business, you can better avoid hiring mistakes that expose you to liability and damage your credibility as an employer. Ignoring labor and employment laws can be costly for your business.
Would you like our help? Insperity can assist with E-Verify. Reach out to your customer success specialist for more information.