Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates the new criminal offenses of systematic unauthorized employment and aggravated systematic unauthorized employment; establishes the tort of unfair competition. - Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 39.

Summary

The bill makes it a felony for officers, managers, hiring agents, or general contractors who repeatedly evade verification rules or use unauthorized labor. It also creates a civil tort for unfair competition and requires restitution, fines, and compliance monitoring for violators. The measures target employers, contractors, and their subcontractors who exploit undocumented workers.

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