Chapter 11
VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION AND AVOIDING IMMIGRATION-RELATED EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION
Summary
- Employment of persons not authorized for employment in the United States is a violation of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
- All employers are required to complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form for every hired employee.
- Employers may not discriminate against individuals because of their national origin or citizenship status if such persons are authorized for employment.
- Employers may not require employees to produce certain documents for compliance with the employment eligibility verification process.