Monday, December 11, 2006
S.C. WATCHES BEAUFORT COUNTY STRUGGLE WITH IMMIGRATION ISSUES
An article in the December 10, 2006 edition of The State discusses Beaufort County's ongoing efforts to address some of the problems associated with illegal immigration. One of the things the County has done is place the onus of identifying illegal workers on employers. But, while we understand why there is an outcry for reform,* we continue to believe that before making new laws to address a problem we should first try enforcing current laws. Current South Carolina law requires employers to file a South Carolina New Hire Reporting Form. This form contains Social Security Numbers and the law provides for fines against employers who fail to file the form and more severe fines against employers who conspire with workers--illegal or otherwise--not to file the form. Enforcing this law would increase child support collections, identify fake Social Security Numbers, and serve a chilling effect on those who would consider either hiring workers under the table or hiring workers who lack proper credentials.
*If you want to get your blood boiling, click Katrina Begets a Baby Boom by Immigrants.
An article in the December 10, 2006 edition of The State discusses Beaufort County's ongoing efforts to address some of the problems associated with illegal immigration. One of the things the County has done is place the onus of identifying illegal workers on employers. But, while we understand why there is an outcry for reform,* we continue to believe that before making new laws to address a problem we should first try enforcing current laws. Current South Carolina law requires employers to file a South Carolina New Hire Reporting Form. This form contains Social Security Numbers and the law provides for fines against employers who fail to file the form and more severe fines against employers who conspire with workers--illegal or otherwise--not to file the form. Enforcing this law would increase child support collections, identify fake Social Security Numbers, and serve a chilling effect on those who would consider either hiring workers under the table or hiring workers who lack proper credentials.
*If you want to get your blood boiling, click Katrina Begets a Baby Boom by Immigrants.
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