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NY A00568
Bill
Status
1/9/2023
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth Burgos
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AI Summary
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Prohibits employers from using the federal E-Verify system to check employment authorization status of existing employees or job applicants who have not been offered employment, except where required by federal law or as a condition of receiving federal funds.
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Permits employers to use E-Verify only for individuals who have been offered employment, provided they complete required training, post required notices, and follow federal procedures.
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Requires employers enrolled in E-Verify to attest under penalty of perjury that employees have completed training materials and that anti-discrimination notices are prominently displayed.
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Prohibits municipalities from adopting ordinances or local laws requiring employers to use the E-Verify system.
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Establishes a civil penalty of at least $10,000 per violation for employers who violate these restrictions, with each unlawful E-Verify use on an employee or applicant constituting a separate violation.
Legislative Description
Prohibits employers from using the federal electronic employment verification system to check the employment authorization status of an existing employee or an applicant who has not been offered employment and prohibits municipalities from requiring employers to use the federal electronic employment verification system.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
7/22/2024