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Standard Summary
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The Legal Workforce Act makes E-Verify mandatory for all U.S. employers with phased implementation based on company size, establishes a new employment eligibility verification system, and increases penalties for non-compliance.
Key Points
- 1Makes E-Verify mandatory for all employers with phased implementation
- 2Establishes new electronic employment eligibility verification system
- 3Provides 6-24 month implementation timeline based on employer size
- 4Increases civil penalties for hiring unauthorized workers
- 5Includes agricultural workers with 30-month delayed implementation
- 6Creates good faith defense for employers using the system properly
Impact Areas
Employment verificationImmigration enforcementSmall business complianceAgricultural workforceFederal contracting
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