What may happen to an employee who contests a TNC but does not resolve the issue?

The scenario describes an employee who contests a Tentative Nonconfirmation (TNC) but does not resolve the issue. A TNC occurs when there are discrepancies in the employee's information that do not match the records held by the federal government. If the employee contests the TNC but fails to address or resolve the underlying issue within the specified timeframe, they may not be able to prove their eligibility for employment.

In the context of employment verification processes like E-Verify, employers are required to ensure that all employees have the necessary work authorization to legally work in the U.S. If an employee is unable to resolve a TNC and cannot provide valid documentation or correct the discrepancies in their information, they may ultimately be deemed unauthorized to work. This situation often leads to termination because the employer is obligated to comply with federal regulations that mandate employment verification and ensure all employees are work authorized.

The other choices imply different actions that do not align with the consequences tied to unresolved TNCs. Therefore, termination due to lack of work authorization accurately reflects the potential outcome for an employee who contests a TNC but fails to resolve it within the designated period.