E-Verify

If you’ve spent anytime listening to NPR, then you’ve undoubtedly heard of E-Verify as it’s a prominent sponsor of “All Things C0nsidered.” What is it? Well, it’s a joint program between the Department for Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration that can check the eligibility of new hires to work. It cross references information on their I9 with the Social Security and Homeland Security databases.

It’s not mandatory for employers to use (unless you live in Arizona or Mississippi), but it is an excellent tool none-the-less. “E-Verify virtually eliminates Social Security mismatch letters, improves the accuracy of wage and tax reporting, protects jobs for authorized U.S. workers, and helps U.S. employers maintain a legal workforce,” according to the official site.

It’s currently estimated that 12,000 employers use the site to verify their new hires. It’s easy to join their ranks, just sign up here.