Program helps companies avoid hiring illegal immigrants

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has a new program to help companies find out if they have any undocumented workers on their payroll and to make sure they don't hire any. - - Donna Poisl

BY ELAINE SILVESTRINI, MEDIA GENERAL NEWS SERVICE

When federal agents asked Tampa Electric Co. to sign up for a program that helps companies ensure they're not hiring illegal immigrants, one TECO manager hesitated.

"It's a voluntary program," said Jeannie McCall, recruitment and staffing manager. "As a company, you're thinking, 'Why do I need to volunteer for something that the government audits on?' It's, 'We're the government, trust us.' "
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