Employers who employ undocumented workers run the risk of fines and possible lawsuits. This is especially applicable to businesses who have a high number of seasonal and/or temporary employees and firms located in the states that have a high concentration of immigrants.

Screening an employee for immigration status shows due diligence in preventing the ramifications of employing an illegal resident. Pending legislation indicates that screening employees to determine their eligibility to work in the United States may become a requirement in the near future.

The I-9 Employment Eligibility product uses information provided by the employee on the I-9 form. USIS will then submit a request to search the files of the Social Security Administration as well as the Department of Homeland Security to determine if the employee is eligible to work in the U.S.

After the information is submitted by the employer, the results of the screen are completed by USIS and returned to the customer. Based on the results, additional action may be required by the employer.

This verification is available in all 50 states and can be implemented on a location by location basis. The product cannot be utilized during the pre-employment screening process and must be used within three days of the employee's initial hire date.

For more information, call 866.205.6129 or visit www.usis.com.