The past State Legislative session bills were filed on mandating E-Verify (electronic employment eligibility verification) for all employers in the State of Florida with the intent to curtail the hiring of illegal workers - it failed. There are indications that similar bills may resurface in the upcoming State session and there is legislation pending in Congress to make it a requirement nationwide. Arizona and other states have passed legislation making it mandatory for employers and are currently mandatory for state contractors in Florida. E-Verify is currently a voluntary program - with the exception of the states that have mandates for employers to use it.
E-Verify is not without controversy and there are employers who do not like it as it has its limitations and shortcomings. Should E-Verify be mandated at the State or Federal level, it will have greater implications for small businesses that do not have the IT resources such as high speed internet, etc.
The Greater Miami Chamber has not endorse E-Verify but we are presenting this program for employers to educate themselves, ask questions, etc as this has the potential of becoming a reality in the future.
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