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Supporters tell Ohio committee E‑Verify could curb abusive construction labor practices
Summary
Proponents of House Bill 246 told the Commerce and Labor Committee that requiring E‑Verify for construction contractors and labor brokers would deter illegal hiring and protect Ohio apprentices and wages; witnesses said the system is fast, free and nondiscriminatory, while questions remained about federal exemptions and enforcement.
Proponents of House Bill 246 told the Ohio House Commerce and Labor Committee that requiring the federal E‑Verify system for hires in the construction industry would reduce illegal hiring, protect Ohio apprentices and preserve wage standards.
Matt Salozzi, speaking on behalf of ACT Ohio, said E‑Verify "is free," "extremely accurate" and provides an instantaneous eligibility response, typically within "three to five seconds." He said states that implement mandatory E‑Verify for all employers have seen undocumented workers seeking jobs decline by as much as 83%,…
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