Texas Labor Law on Illegal Immigrants?

Question

Is it sufficient for a Texas employer to accept a Tax ID number instead of a SSN for hiring a new employee? What if this employee is an illegal immigrant and only has the Tax ID number but can't produce a work permit, green card or SSN? Can the employer get in trouble for allowing this person to work for his company?

Answer 1

Federal Law has jurisdiction in this case....the employee must provide identification as defined on the I-9 form.

If the person is a sub-contractor and has the proper liability insurance, tax id number and occupational licenses only then is a SS card not required.

Answer 2

Not only can they get in trouble, but it can lead to jail time. for repeated offenses.