The Department of General Services has launched a new website to assist contractors, subcontractors and state and local government bodies bidding public works projects in meeting the requirements of the Public Works Employment Verification Act, which goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2013.
The Act, which was signed by Gov. Tom Corbett on July 5, 2012, requires contractors and subcontractors working on public works projects to verify the employment eligibility of each new employee through the federal government’s E-Verify® system.
The new website provides preliminary information including a draft copy of the Statement of Policy outlining the department’s administration and enforcement of the act, the verification form required by the act and a link to the federal government’s E-Verify® system.
This website can be found at http://www.dgs.state.pa.us by clicking “Construction and Public Works” in the left navigation pane and then clicking on “Public works Employment Verification.”
The site will be updated regularly as additional information becomes available. Those interested in the act and the department’s efforts are encouraged to check the site frequently for updates and new information.
The Act, which was signed by Gov. Tom Corbett on July 5, 2012, requires contractors and subcontractors working on public works projects to verify the employment eligibility of each new employee through the federal government’s E-Verify® system.
The new website provides preliminary information including a draft copy of the Statement of Policy outlining the department’s administration and enforcement of the act, the verification form required by the act and a link to the federal government’s E-Verify® system.
This website can be found at http://www.dgs.state.pa.us by clicking “Construction and Public Works” in the left navigation pane and then clicking on “Public works Employment Verification.”
The site will be updated regularly as additional information becomes available. Those interested in the act and the department’s efforts are encouraged to check the site frequently for updates and new information.