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Senate Immigration Compromise Update:
The Senate Immigration Reform Bill of 2007 could require all employers to use EEVS-a federal database, to check the identity and employment status of new and current employees. The system essentially checks a federal database to ensure that the name the job applicant gives matches the Social Security number provided. Businesses would have to sign a DHS form stating, under the penalty of perjury, that they have verified the identity and work status of an employee. Furthermore, the business would have to inspect, copy, catalogue, and retain work authorization documents, EEVS confirmation, and correspondence. There would be $1,000 civil fine per violation, not complying with the indicated procedure. Fines would increase from $2,000 to $15,000 after the first offense. Fox News raises an interesting question: should business be responsible to pay the costs of policing our border? Fox News maintains that small business already spends approximately $7,500 per employee to comply with federal regulations. Another question is also being raised: how much would this immigration reform bill cost business? Fox News.Com