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E-Verify in Illinois

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Continuing the Pioneer Tradition: Illinois' Basic Pilot/E-Verify Laws as a Model Policy
Illinois is the first state to enact laws intended to protect employers and workers who are affected by the federal Basic Pilot/E-Verify program. (10/31/08)

New Illinois Laws Create Important Protections against Flaws in Employment Eligibility Verification Basic Pilot
Immigrants' Rights Update, 10/5/07

Restrictions on Use of Employment Eligibility Verification Systems
New Section 12 of the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act, Public Act 095-0138.

E-Verify: Employer Attestation Form (Illinois Dept. of Labor)
The employer must attest that it has (1) received E-Verify training materials from DHS and that all its personnel administering E-Verify have completed the computer-based tutorial, and (2) posted in a clearly visible place (a) the DHS notice that the employer is enrolled in E-Verify and (b) the OSC antidiscrimination notice.

Privacy in the Workplace Complaint Form (Illinois Dept. of Labor)