As of June 23, 2011, all cities, all counties, and private employers with at lest 25 employees in North Carolina are required to use the federal government’s E-Verify program to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees.

Public universities, community colleges and other North Carolina state agencies are already required to use E-Verify. The new statute applies to municipalities, counties and employers that employ 25 or more employees in North Carolina.

Timeline for employers to register and participate in E-Verify...