Who must post the Illinois E-Verify Information Facts Poster?
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) requires Illinois employers using the federal E-Verify system to post the Illinois E-Verify Information Facts Poster. This requirement is in addition to participating employers’ separate federal E-Verify posting responsibilities.
What is covered on the Illinois E-Verify Information Facts Poster?
The poster explains:
- What is E-Verify? Describes the federal E-Verify employment eligibility program.
- What should an employer know? Informs employers who choose to enroll in the federal E-Verify system of their responsibilities under the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act (820 ILCS 55/12) and of their federal E-Verify participation responsibilities.
- What should an employee know? Informs employees of the purpose of the E-Verify program, who to contact to file a complaint or ask questions, how the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) enforces the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act and E-Verify procedures, and where to find E-Verify participating employers on the web.
- What is a violation of state law? Provides examples of violations of the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act arising from improper use of the E-Verify program and its requirements.
- Who should I call to file a complaint or ask questions? Provides a direct contact and the Illinois website for more information about the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act
- Where to find participating E-Verify employers? Provides the web address to search for participating employers.
Contact information for the Illinois Department of Labor is also provided. The E-Verify Information Facts Poster is in a 3-language (English/Spanish/Polish) format.