Prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens and requires employers to use E-Verify program.
Impact
The active enforcement of this bill would significantly alter current state employment practices by establishing penalties for employers who fail to adhere to E-Verify requirements. Employers found to violate these provisions can face civil penalties ranging from $100 to $1,000, depending on the circumstances of the violation. Furthermore, if an employer is found to have knowingly employed an unauthorized alien, they may be subjected to license suspensions or even permanent revocation of their business licenses for repeat offenses.
Summary
Senate Bill 4221, introduced in New Jersey, mandates the use of the E-Verify program for all employers to verify the employment eligibility of new hires. This requirement applies to employers based on the size of their workforce, with those employing 100 or more workers required to comply by December 31, 2020, and smaller employers by December 31, 2021. The E-Verify program is a federal online system that confirms whether employees are authorized to work in the United States, thus placing responsibility on employers to ensure compliance.
Contention
There is notable contention surrounding this legislation, particularly regarding its implications for local business owners and immigrant workers. Proponents argue that the E-Verify requirement is essential to ensure legal employment and enhance economic integrity. Opponents, however, express concerns over the potential for discrimination and unwanted consequences on employee relations due to legal vulnerabilities that arise from rigorous enforcement of unauthorized employment provisions. The bill's efficacy in preventing the employment of unauthorized workers while not overly burdening legitimate businesses is a critical point of debate.
Requiring business entities and public employers to register and use the e-verify program for employment purposes and prohibiting income tax deductions for wages and remuneration paid to unauthorized aliens.
Requiring business entities and public employers to register and use the e-verify program for employment purposes and prohibiting income tax deductions for wages and remuneration paid to unauthorized aliens.
To Prohibit State Entities From Employing Unauthorized Aliens; To Establish The E-verify Requirement Act; And To Require State Entities To Use E-verify To Confirm Employment Eligibility.
Prohibiting the employment of unauthorized employees; requiring hotel and lodging industry employers to verify the Social Security numbers of employees; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.
Prohibiting the employment of unauthorized employees; requiring meat packing and food preparation industry employers to verify the Social Security numbers of employees; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing penalties.