HB 1209
require employment verification eligibility through the e-verify program and to provide a penalty therefor.
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Bill overview
This bill requires employers in South Dakota with more than fifty employees to use the E-Verify system to check the work authorization status of new hires. Employers must keep records of these verifications and face a penalty of up to $2,000 per violation if they knowingly employ unauthorized workers. The Attorney General can investigate potential violations and assess these penalties, with funds going to the state general fund. The bill also addresses penalties for providing false information to employers regarding employment eligibility.
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Brandei Schaefbauer
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