SB 462
Using E-Verify to verify legal employment status of workers
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to require West Virginia employers to use the E-Verify system to confirm the legal employment status of their workers. It establishes definitions for key terms like ‘employment verification’ and ‘unauthorized worker,’ outlines record-keeping requirements for employers, and grants the Labor Commissioner the authority to investigate potential violations. The bill also includes provisions to protect employers who use E-Verify and restricts local governments from enacting ordinances that could hinder these efforts.
Key provisions
- Requires employers to use E-Verify to verify employee work authorization.
- Defines ‘employment verification’ as the E-Verify system.
- Establishes record-keeping requirements for employers regarding employee work authorization.
- Grants the Labor Commissioner the authority to investigate potential violations of employment laws.
- Prohibits local governments from enacting ordinances that limit the Labor Commissioner’s authority.
- Provides civil protections for employers who terminate employees due to E-Verify compliance.
- Allows the Labor Commissioner to access information from other state agencies to verify employee status.
- Outlines penalties for employers who fail to comply with E-Verify requirements, including fines and potential suspension of business licenses.
Who is affected
- Employers in West Virginia
- Employees in West Virginia
- The Labor Commissioner
- State government agencies
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