“...When a prospective employee walks into my office looking for farm labor work and presents what appears to be a valid identification I hire him just as someone would hire someone at Microsoft...”
Oh, boy; you haven’t looked for work lately.
All employers are demanding proof that you’re legal, either a citizen or legal resident (green card), and are doing background checks. These laws are meant to protect you from a lawsuit.
Quit making excuses.
Did you see in my post where we aren’t asking for ID? Background checks? On 300 temporary minimum wage workers? Gosh that is a practical solution. Thanks for taking the time to come down from your high horse for that practical solution