HB 4198
E-Verify Safe Harbor Act
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill, the E-Verify Safe Harbor Act, aims to strengthen West Virginia’s efforts to verify the legal employment status of workers. It establishes requirements for employers to use the E-Verify system, defines key terms like ‘employment verification’ and ‘unauthorized worker,’ and outlines procedures for investigations by the Labor Commissioner. The bill also provides protections for employers who utilize E-Verify and prohibits local governments from enacting ordinances that could hinder these efforts.
Key provisions
- Requires employers to use the E-Verify system to verify employee work authorization.
- Defines key terms related to employment verification and unauthorized workers.
- Grants the Labor Commissioner the authority to investigate potential violations and access relevant records.
- Prohibits local governments from enacting ordinances that conflict with E-Verify requirements.
- Offers civil protections to employers who terminate employees due to E-Verify compliance.
- Establishes a process for employers to register and utilize E-Verify.
- Allows the Labor Commissioner to conduct inspections and audits to ensure compliance.
- Provides for fines and potential license suspension for employers found in violation of the law.
Who is affected
- Employers in West Virginia
- Employees in West Virginia
- The Labor Commissioner
- Local governments in West Virginia
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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