Minnesota

States are increasingly considering laws establishing employment eligibility verification requirements. In Minnesota, Governor Tim Pawlenty issued an executive order which mandates the use of E-Verify for state government, state contractors and recipients of state business incentives. 

Though the demand for quick action that compels Governor Pawlenty and other officials across the nation is understandable, creating a patchwork of uncoordinated state and local laws will undermine the effectiveness of any employment verification system.

Immigration and Employment Verification

Enacted Legislation

Executive Order 08-01: This mandate requires state government, state contractors and recipients of state business incentives to utilize the federal employment verification system known as “Basic Pilot” (also known as “E-Verify”).

To view the full version of this mandate, click here.