IL SB0508

Clarifies that employers are not required to use Employment Eligibility Verification Systems (E-Verify or Basic Pilot) beyond federal legal obligations, and directs the Illinois Department of Labor to post information about E-Verify accuracy, costs, and employer responsibilities on its website.

Requires employers enrolled in E-Verify to attest under penalty of perjury that employees have completed required training, post DHS and anti-discrimination notices, and maintain attestation forms and training certificates for inspection.

Establishes violations for enrolled employers, including failing to display required notices, allowing untrained employees to use the system, using the system to screen job applicants before hire, terminating employees before receiving final nonconfirmation notices, and failing to safeguard system access and information.

Creates new protections for employees by requiring employers to provide written notice within 5 business days when federal agencies report work authorization discrepancies, allow employee representation during related meetings, and post inspection notices to current employees within 72 hours.

Prohibits state and local governments from requiring employers to use E-Verify as a condition of government contracts, business licenses, or as a penalty for violations, and allows claims of employment discrimination related to verification procedures to be brought under the Illinois Human Rights Act.