An employer is not in violation of this part:

(1) During a time period in which the E-Verify program is suspended or not operational; or

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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 50-1-713

  • E-Verify program: means the federal electronic work authorization verification service provided by the department of homeland security pursuant to the federal Basic Pilot Program Extension and Expansion Act of 2003, Pub. See Tennessee Code 50-1-702
  • Employee: means any individual for whom an employer must complete a Form I-9 pursuant to federal law and regulations, and does not include an independent contractor as defined by 8 U. See Tennessee Code 50-1-702
  • Employer: means private employers and governmental entities. See Tennessee Code 50-1-702
(2) If the employer acts upon false results generated by the E-Verify program concerning an employee‘s work authorization status.