The use of biometric data, such as fingerprints and retina scans, to verify if employees are eligible to work in the United States is fueling debate among employment and immigration attorneys. Lawyers are expressing skepticism and criticism about the concept, which was formally announced during a congressional hearing last week. One attorney said employers are likely to resist a biometrics tool if it's expensive and time-consuming, and there may also be civic resistance to what is "in essence, a national ID."
July 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM
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The concept of using biometric data, such as fingerprints and retina scans, to verify if employees are eligible to work in the United States is fueling fresh debate among employment and immigration attorneys.
Lawyers are expressing both skepticism and criticism about the concept, which was formally announced during a congressional hearing last week.
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