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The Law

E-Verify

Andrew Jackson Law works with growers and farm labor contractors across the United States. From berry and citrus hand-harvesters in Florida to sweet potato diggers in North Carolina, we can help you obtain a reliable, productive, and legal workforce.  E-verify is a concern for agricultural employers.  It is either required or encouraged by many states.  Are your farmworkers legal?  H-2A workers are reliable, productive, and legal.

E-Verify is a free internet-based program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) that is used by employers to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees pursuant to federal law. Employers submit information from the I-9 form for every new hire and that information is compared with DHS and SSA records to determine if the individual is eligible to work in the United States. It applies to certain federal contractors but also has been adopted by many states, including North Carolina. 

North Carolina's E-Verify Rule

As of July 1, 2013, all private employers with 25 or more employees are required to E-Verify new hires.  However, seasonal workers who work less than 9 months in a calendar year are not counted towards the 25-worker threshold.

Private employers in North Carolina are required to verify the employment eligibility of current employees if the employer has been awarded a federal contract on or after September 8, 2009 that contains the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) E-Verify clause.

Substantial monetary penalties can be assessed by the N.C. Commissioner of Labor for violations of North Carolina's E-Verify Law and range from $1,000 to $10,000 per violation.

Registering for E-Verify

All agricultural employers should register for E-Verify and become acquainted with it before registration becomes mandatory. Click here for more information and to register for E-Verify.

If you would like more information about E-Verify, Andy and his experienced team are here to assist you. Give us a call at (910) 592-4121.  

 

DISCLAIMER:  Because of the generality of this information, what is provided herein may not be applicable or suitable in all situations and should not be acted upon without specific legal advice based on your particular situation.