A 191
Requires certain contractors to verify work authorization of newly hired employees.
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Bill overview
This bill requires certain contractors in New Jersey, those obligated to pay prevailing wages under the New Jersey Prevailing Wage Act, to verify the employment eligibility of their new hires through the E-Verify program. The Department of Labor will establish a random auditing program to ensure compliance, and contractors found in violation could face civil penalties. The law also directs the Department of Labor to provide information about these requirements to the public.
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Michael Inganamort
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