Georgia based Rug Manufacturer in Settlement Talks with Department of Justice for Document Abuse
The Justice Department’s December 30, 2011 announcement of its negotiation of a settlement with small Georgia rug manufacturer shows all businesses run big risks for violating Federal Civil Rights and other employment discrimination laws. The Justice Department announced on December 30th that the firm has agreed to pay $10,000 in back pay and civil penalties, and to undergo training on proper employment eligibility […]
Tennessee to begin E-Verify from Jan 1st 2012
The Tennessee Lawful Employment Act shall take effect January 1, 2012 , and requires employers to obtain lawful resident verification information consistent with federal employer requirements under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.Signed into law by Governor Bill Haslam on June 7, 2011, the Tennessee Lawful Employment Act requires all employers in Tennessee to […]
Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Virginia Based Ship Repair Company
The Justice Department announced today that it reached a settlement with a Virginia based ship repair company who were found to have engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination by imposing unnecessary and additional documentary requirements on work-authorized non-U.S. citizens when establishing their eligibility to work in the United States. The investigations revealed that […]
2012 : More States Jumping into the E-Verify Bandwagon
Despite protests from various quarters E-Verify is fast gaining acceptance across the country and the coming year will see many states implementing the program. E -Verify, an Internet-based system operated by DHS in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA), allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. […]
South Carolina to Enforce E-Verify from Jan 1, 2012
Amendments to the “South Carolina Illegal Immigration and Reform Act” were signed into law by Governor Nikki Haley on June 27, 2011(Read More). The amended law requires all employers to enroll in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system beginning January 1, 2012 and to verify the legal status of all new employees through […]