This bill would require all employers in New Jersey to use the federal E-Verify system to check the work authorization status of new employees, with larger companies (100+ employees) starting by December 2020 and smaller businesses following by December 2021. The legislation prohibits employers from intentionally or knowingly hiring individuals who lack legal work authorization under federal law. To enforce these rules, the state would conduct random audits and investigate complaints, imposing civil penalties of $100 to $1,000 per violation for non-compliance. The Attorney General or county prosecutors would handle investigations into intentional violations, while state officials would rely on federal verification for immigration status rather than making independent determinations.
This New Jersey bill prohibits employers from hiring unauthorized aliens and mandates the use of the federal E-Verify system to confirm work eligibility. It requires all employers with 100 or more employees to use E-Verify for new hires after December 31, 2020, and smaller employers to comply after December 31, 2021. The state will conduct random audits and investigate complaints, imposing civil penalties of $100 to $1,000 per violation for non-compliance. Employers who intentionally or knowingly hire unauthorized aliens face criminal investigation by the Attorney General or county prosecutor, with work authorization status verified through federal channels rather than state officials.
This bill extends a three-year pilot program for barbering licensure in four New Jersey cities (Elizabeth, Passaic, Paterson, and Perth Amboy) by an additional three years. It allows barbers who previously worked in another state or country without barbering licenses to obtain a 120-day provisional permit (extendable) to practice under supervision while applying for a full license, without violating state law. The program reduces barriers for immigrants and out-of-state professionals seeking barbering jobs in these cities by permitting temporary work authorization during licensing processing.
This bill, the "Expanding Physician Access Act of 2025," creates a new pathway for international medical graduates to obtain a provisional license to practice medicine in New Jersey. It requires the State Board of Medical Examiners to grant provisional licenses to international graduates with a job offer from a New Jersey healthcare facility, provided they meet specific criteria: a recognized medical degree, 5+ years of practice in their home country, English fluency, valid U.S. work authorization, and residency in one of nine specified countries (e.g., Australia, Canada, UK). After a 3-year probationary period, the provisional license automatically converts to a full license, and graduates are not required to stay with their initial employer. The bill repeals an existing licensing section (R.S.45:9-14) and amends current licensing rules to align with these new procedures.
This bill requires all New Jersey public school boards to verify the work authorization of teaching staff and school employees using the federal E-Verify program. It applies to all new hires starting the first full school year after enactment and mandates annual verification for all current staff. The law directs the state education commissioner to provide schools with guidance on E-Verify requirements and federal rules. It does not prevent schools from hiring noncitizen teachers holding valid limited certificates under existing state law. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.
This bill (A 2959) prohibits New Jersey state agencies and political subdivisions from entering into or renewing public service contracts with contractors who knowingly employ or contract with individuals without legal work authorization in the U.S. It directly affects contractors working on state or local government service contracts. Key provisions require contractors to verify all workers' eligibility using the federal E-Verify program and to certify subcontractors comply with the same rule. Contractors violating the law face contract termination, and a public list of violators is maintained by the Department of Labor. The law applies to all public contracts for services, not physical goods or projects.
This bill requires contractors who must pay the New Jersey prevailing wage (under the Prevailing Wage Act) to verify new employees' work authorization using the federal E-Verify program after June 30, 2025. It mandates random state audits by the Department of Labor and allows penalties of $500-$1,000 per violation, with a 72-hour correction window for first offenses to avoid fines. Contractors found violating the rule may face license suspension or denial of renewal under public works registration rules. The law directly affects public works contractors and aims to ensure compliance with federal work authorization verification.
This bill requires individuals and employers applying for state benefits - including contracts, loans, tax breaks, grants, or licenses - to certify that their presence in the U.S. is authorized under federal law. It directly affects anyone seeking these state-provided benefits or privileges. The key mechanism is a standardized certification form (created by the Department of Labor) that applicants must sign, stating they’ve verified eligibility for employment or legal status, with penalties only for knowingly false statements. The bill mandates that state agencies incorporate this form into existing application processes rather than creating a new system.
This bill requires New Jersey employers to verify the work authorization of all employees using the federal E-Verify system. It prohibits employers from knowingly employing unauthorized aliens and imposes a $10,000 penalty per violation. Employers found in violation must terminate unauthorized employment, submit quarterly E-Verify reports for three years, and pay fines to the state general fund. The law targets employers who hire undocumented workers, aiming to protect legal residents' job opportunities and state tax revenues.
This bill requires individuals or employers receiving state benefits (such as contracts, loans, tax breaks, grants, or licenses) to certify that their presence in the U.S. is authorized under federal law. Employers must also certify they made a good-faith effort to verify employees’ work eligibility under federal law. The New Jersey Department of Labor must provide a standardized form for this certification, including a statement that knowingly false claims may result in penalties. The law applies to all state agencies and aims to incorporate the certification into existing application processes, not create a new system. Penalties only apply to "knowingly and willfully" false statements.
