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DHS Contradictions on E-Verify Causing Uncertainty for Employers

By: John W. Francisco

Submitted by Firm:
Woods Rogers
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A recent controversy in Maine spotlighted the shortcomings of the federal government’s E-Verify system and the inconsistent messages employers are receiving about its reliability from the federal government.

For businesses across the country, the episode underscores a fundamental compliance dilemma: if the federal government tells employers to use E-Verify, but then criticizes them for relying on it to confirm work authorization, how can companies realistically protect themselves from potential liability for hiring undocumented workers?

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