Pa. Expands E-Verify Database To Check Construction Workers Status

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – In a year, construction industry employers in Pennsylvania will be required to verify an employee’s legal status to work in the United States through a federal database called E-Verify.
Gov. Tom Wolf said Friday that he’ll let the bill become law. It passed the House and Senate overwhelmingly and takes effect in a year.The state already requires E-Verify to be used on publicly funded construction projects that exceed $25,000.
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