Employment Eligibility Verification
/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt ˌɛlɪʤɪˈbɪləti ˌvɛrɪfəˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process by which an employer verifies a new employee's legal authorization to work in a specific country, commonly through completion of forms like the U.S. IRS Form I-9.
The company requires employment eligibility verification before the new hire can start working.
Forms
- employment eligibility verification
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Commentary
Typically involves confirming identity and employment authorization documents; essential for compliance with immigration and labor regulations.
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