Florida S1542 amends immigration laws to mandate E-Verify use for employment eligibility verification and increase penalties for employing.

Florida S1542 revises immigration-related employment laws, requiring both public and private employers to use the E-Verify system to verify new employees' eligibility. It increases penalties for violations, including license suspension and fines, especially if unauthorized employment results in injuries or death. The bill also mandates the Department of Commerce to oversee E-Verify compliance and imposes fines for non-compliance, with funds deposited into the Highway Safety Operating Trust Fund.

Florida S1542 amends immigration laws to mandate E-Verify use for employment eligibility verification and increase penalties for employing.

Florida S1542 revises immigration-related employment laws, requiring both public and private employers to use the E-Verify system to verify new employees' eligibility. It increases penalties for violations, including license suspension and fines, especially if unauthorized employment results in injuries or death. The bill also mandates the Department of Commerce to oversee E-Verify compliance and imposes fines for non-compliance, with funds deposited into the Highway Safety Operating Trust Fund.