Prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens and requires employers to use E-Verify program.
This New Jersey bill requires most employers to verify new employees' work authorization through the federal E-Verify program before hiring, with larger employers (100+ employees) needing to comply by December 31, 2020, and smaller employers by December 31, 2021. It prohibits knowingly or intentionally employing unauthorized workers and establishes penalties including civil fines of $100-$1,000 per violation, temporary business license suspensions for first violations, and permanent license revocation for repeat offenses. The law creates a state audit program to monitor compliance and requires employers to submit quarterly reports during probationary periods following violations. Employers who verify through E-Verify are presumed to have complied with the law, and courts must consider federal verification of work authorization when determining violations.
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Introduced Mar 3, 2025
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
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