Michigan SB0444 mandates verification of legal U.S. residency for employees of public employers and contractors.

Michigan SB0444, the "public contract and employment eligibility verification act," requires public employers and contractors to verify the legal presence of their employees in the U.S. through the E-verify system. Public employers must register and participate in E-verify to verify new employees' documentation. Contractors must also register and participate in E-verify to verify their new employees' documentation. Employers must verify the status of individuals who have executed a form I-9 or an affidavit.

Michigan SB0444 mandates verification of legal U.S. residency for employees of public employers and contractors.

Michigan SB0444, the "public contract and employment eligibility verification act," requires public employers and contractors to verify the legal presence of their employees in the U.S. through the E-verify system. Public employers must register and participate in E-verify to verify new employees' documentation. Contractors must also register and participate in E-verify to verify their new employees' documentation. Employers must verify the status of individuals who have executed a form I-9 or an affidavit.