September 14, 2011
U.S. Employers Need One, Reliable and Secure Federal Employment Verification System Now More Than Ever
Growing Patchwork of State Laws Creates Confusion and Uncertainty That’s
Bad for Business, the Economy and Job Creation
Since the Chamber of Commerce v. Whiting decision earlier this year, the patchwork of employment verification regulations that U.S. employers must comply with from state-to-state has only become more divergent and confusing – creating uncertainty for U.S. employers across the country during a time when employers must focus on strengthening our economy and creating American jobs.
Since the Chamber of Commerce v. Whiting decision earlier this year, the patchwork of employment verification regulations that U.S. employers must comply with from state-to-state has only become more divergent and confusing – creating uncertainty for U.S. employers across the country during a time when employers must focus on strengthening our economy and creating American jobs.
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U.S. employers need a single, federal employment eligibility verification system that is accurate, reliable and secure, and ACIP commendsHouse Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX) for moving forward with Thursday’s Legal Workforce Act (H.R. 2885) markup to preempt the growing network of state laws and give employers the certaintythey need with one system.
U.S. Employers Need to Be Able to Hire With Certainty – Congress Must Ensure a System that is Accurate, Reliable and Secure!
Learn more about the patchwork here. Read more about the importance of one, reliable electronic employment eligibility verification system in ACIP’s primer.
The American Council on International Personnel (ACIP) represents employers working to speed U.S. economic recovery, create new jobs for all Americans and advance American innovation. Our members are companies, universities, research institutions and organizations that employ the critical talent that has and will continue to build the U.S. economy and raise the standard of living for all Americans. We build the workforces necessary to keep America on the cutting edge of worldwide innovation and leading the global economy. Learn more at www.acip.com.
