Massachusetts S1167 imposes penalties on employers who knowingly falsify employment or citizenship documents.
Massachusetts S1167 amends Chapter 149 of the General Laws to prohibit employers from knowingly falsifying employment or citizenship documents of any alien in the commonwealth. Violators face fines up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to 30 days, or both. Repeat offenders face harsher penalties, including fines up to $5,000 and imprisonment for up to 6 months. This bill aims to encourage employer integrity in hiring practices.
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