NJ S4221

Requires all employers with 100+ employees to verify new hires through the federal E-Verify program by December 31, 2020, and employers with fewer than 100 employees to comply by December 31, 2021

Prohibits employers from intentionally or knowingly employing unauthorized aliens, with violations investigated by the Attorney General or county prosecutors who must verify immigration status through the federal government

Establishes civil penalties of $100-$1,000 per violation for failure to use E-Verify, with first-time offenders given 72 hours to comply without penalty

Imposes escalating penalties for employing unauthorized aliens: first knowing violation results in 3-year probation with quarterly reporting; first intentional violation results in 5-year probation and minimum 10-day license suspension

Mandates permanent revocation of all business licenses for any second violation of employing unauthorized aliens during a probationary period