"New Jersey Jobs Protection Act"; requires verification of employment.
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Overview
The New Jersey Jobs Protection Act requires employers in New Jersey to verify the employment eligibility of new hires through the federal E-verify program. It aims to protect jobs for legal residents by preventing the employment of unauthorized aliens. The bill establishes a system of penalties for employers who knowingly hire unauthorized aliens, escalating with repeated offenses. It also directs the Attorney General to create regulations to support the act’s implementation.
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