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Public Chapter No. 529 went into effect on January 1, 2008. This law threatens business license revocation for Tennessee
employers that "knowingly" employ an illegal alien (even a single
alien).
If a report is made of an employer's possible employment of an
illegal alien to the Tennessee Department of Labor, the agency will
investigate. If there is substantial evidence that the
employer knowingly employed an illegal alien, a formal hearing
will be held. If there is clear and convincing
evidence that the employer did knowingly employ an illegal alien, its
license to do business in Tennessee can be suspended until the employer
shows that it is no longer in violation. For a second offense, an employer's business
license will be revoked for a full year. No rights of appeal are
included in the new law.
The new law does not expressly require employers to use E-Verify. However, it does provide a "safe harbor" for
employers that use the E-Verify system.
Verify I-9's E-Verify service fully satisfies the requirements of the Tennessee E-Verify law. Ask about our special offer for Tennessee employers!
[NOTE: This information is presented for
general educational purposes only. It is not legal advice, neither
expressed nor implied. You should consult with legal counsel before
acting on the information found on this page or for any employment law
matter. This information is subject to change without notice. This page was last updated on June 12, 2009.]
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