State Rep. Douglas Swearingen, Jr. | The Ohio House of Representatives
State Rep. Douglas Swearingen, Jr. | The Ohio House of Representatives
COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives passed House Bill 327, legislation requiring employers to use the E-Verify program to verify the employment eligibility of new hires. State Rep. D.J. Swearingen (R-Huron), the bill's sponsor, announced the passage.
The E-Verify program is a free internet-based system that allows employers to ensure newly hired employees are legally eligible for employment in the United States. It verifies work permits, visas, and citizenship within 3-5 seconds.
“This legislation gives employers the tools they need to ensure they are following the law in their employment practices,” said Swearingen. “Our goal is to employ a legal workforce in Ohio and provide employment opportunities to the thousands of skilled and talented Ohioans that are ready to get to work.”
The legislation will impact contractors engaged in state or local public works construction, non-residential construction contractors, and any employer with 75 or more employees within the state.
House Bill 327 now heads to the Ohio Senate for consideration.
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