Beware of E-Verify’s hidden costs
Immigration is a hot topic in Washington, and for good reason: reforming our immigration policies will finally bring our laws in line with economic and societal realities. Embedded in every immigration reform proposal is a mandate for employers to use an electronic employment eligibility verification system, also known as E-Verify, on workers. Legislators looking at mandatory E-Verify proposals should proceed with caution: if implemented incorrectly, E-Verify could cause job losses to U.S. citizen and work authorized individuals, massive economic hardship, and lead to widespread workplace rights violations.