Prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens and requires employers to use E-Verify program.

Summary

The bill makes it illegal for any New Jersey employer to knowingly hire a person who lacks work authorization and requires the use of the federal E‑Verify system to check new hires. It applies to large employers (1,001 + employees) starting in 2020 and to small employers (fewer than 100 employees) starting in 2021, with civil penalties and audits for non‑compliance. Violations can also lead to court actions that may force termination of unauthorized workers and suspend business licenses.

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