By John Fay Select a state on the interactive map to learn the E-Verify requirements for that state and what the penalties might be for an employer who is not in compliance.
While E-Verify is largely a voluntary program at the federal level, many states have passed laws which require employer participation and use. Review current state mandates to understand how E-Verify might apply to your workforce and the states in which you operate.
E-Verify was initially designed to be a voluntary program, although an increasing number of states have enacted laws, ordinances, and executive orders which require certain employers to use E-Verify for their newly hired employees. Mandates vary considerably across the US. Several states require E-Verify for all or most businesses. Others mandate E-Verify for public employers or certain state contractors. A couple of states restrict an employer’s use of E-Verify, and many others currently have no E-Verify requirement in effect. Click on a state below for information concerning its E-Verify requirements, potential penalties, and referenced law, if applicable.*
I-9 HQ™ is an electronic I-9 management platform that offers custom integration with E-Verify and is scalable to fit businesses of any size. Employers that use I-9 HQ can save time by automating Form I-9 processes to help capture required E-Verify information, which can then be submitted directly to the E-Verify system. Employers in good standing with E-Verify are typically also eligible to take advantage of our virtual option to complete Section 2 of Form I-9.
Helps eliminate the need to re-key information
Provides credentials so your HR team can access the E-Verify system without additional testing
Helps meet deadlines by tracking and monitoring the progress of cases with alerts
Allows you to close multiple cases simultaneously
Changes were made to E-Verify requirements in Florida on May 10, 2023. Learn more about who the changes may affect and how it may impact your I-9 and E-Verify processes.
Are Form I-9 and E-Verify the same? No. Although E-Verify uses information from Form I-9, there are some important differences you need to be aware of.
As a leading E-Verify employer agent for our clients, Equifax Workforce Solutions processes millions of E-Verify transactions each year, helping employers further automate their onboarding workflow.