What must the employer ensure regarding the employee’s details in E-Verify?

The employer must ensure that the employee's details in E-Verify match exactly with Social Security records. This requirement is essential because E-Verify is a system designed to help employers confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States. One of the key components of this verification process involves checking the information submitted by the employee, which includes their name, Social Security number, and other identifying details, against the records maintained by the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Social Security records are particularly important because they are a primary source for validating an individual's identity in relation to their eligibility to work. If the information does not match, it may raise flags in the verification process, potentially leading to delays or additional steps required to confirm the employee's work authorization.

While matching with IRS or state records may have relevance in other contexts (like tax or state employment regulations), the E-Verify system specifically relies on Social Security data to verify employment eligibility. Company records may provide internal consistency, but they do not serve as an authoritative source for confirming an employee's legal eligibility to work in the U.S.