NJ S3856

Requires all New Jersey 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 by December 31, 2021

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

Prohibits employers from intentionally or knowingly employing unauthorized aliens, with first-time "knowing" violations resulting in mandatory termination of unauthorized workers, a 3-year probationary period, and potential license suspension up to 10 days

Imposes harsher penalties for "intentional" violations, including minimum 10-day license suspension and 5-year probationary period, with second violations during probation resulting in permanent revocation of all business licenses

Directs the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to create a statewide random audit program and investigate complaints, while the Attorney General must maintain a public database of employers found in violation