Federal & State Regulations | E-Verify - South Carolina

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

Federal contractors who receive qualifying contracts must participate in the E-Verify Program, using it to verify new employees and existing employees assigned to a federal contract (qualifying federal contractors may choose to verify the entire workforce). Employers without federal contracts are not required by federal law to use E-Verify, but they may be required to do so by state law.

In South Carolina, all employers must enroll in E-Verify and to verify the legal status of all new employees within three business days of hire. Failure to comply with the law will result in probation for the employer or suspension/revocation of business licenses.