E-Verify Mandates: Charlotte vs Matthews

Does my small Charlotte business need E-Verify?

Only if you have 25 or more employees. Smaller companies still complete federal Form I-9 for every new hire but are exempt from the additional NC E-Verify requirement.

Do Charlotte city contractors need E-Verify?

Yes. State law requires every city or county contractor and most subcontractors above small thresholds to enroll in and use E-Verify, and Charlotte purchasing language enforces this contractually.

Which North Carolina employers must use E-Verify?

Under NCGS 64-26, every employer with 25 or more employees must register with and use E-Verify to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees.

Are seasonal workers covered by the North Carolina E-Verify mandate?

No. Seasonal temporary employees who work 90 or fewer days during a consecutive 12-month period are exempt from the E-Verify requirement under NCGS 64-25.