Federal law mandates E-Verify only for federal contractors. Illinois has no statewide E-Verify mandate, and Chicago has not adopted a city requirement, so private employers may use it voluntarily.
E-Verify is a voluntary federal program for confirming employment eligibility. Federal law mandates participation only for federal contractors under FAR 52.222-54. Illinois enacted the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act 820 ILCS 55, which once imposed limits on E-Verify use but was amended in 2024 to align with federal law while still requiring employers to follow specific notice and dispute procedures. Illinois does not require any private employer to enroll in E-Verify. Chicago has not adopted a city-level mandate. Voluntary employer enrollment remains permitted statewide. Workers must receive notice and an opportunity to contest tentative non-confirmations.
Illinois employers who misuse E-Verify or fail to follow 820 ILCS 55 notice procedures face civil penalties up to $1,000 per first violation and up to $5,000 for subsequent violations enforced by the Illinois Department of Labor.
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