S.1247

Idaho S1247 mandates the use of the E-Verify program for certain employers to verify employee work authorization.

Idaho S1247, known as the Idaho E-Verify Act, requires specific employers to use the E-Verify program to verify the work authorization of new hires. Effective January 1, 2027, covered employers must enroll in E-Verify and verify the employment eligibility of new hires. Employers who use E-Verify to verify work authorization are protected from violations if they did not knowingly hire unauthorized workers. The act excludes contractors from liability if their direct subcontractors comply with the law.