New Jersey A191 mandates contractors to verify work authorization of new hires using the E-Verify program.

New Jersey A191 requires contractors who must pay the prevailing wage rate to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees using the E-Verify program. The commissioner will develop a random auditing program to inspect contractors for compliance. If a violation is found, a civil penalty of $500 to $1,000 is assessed, with no penalty for first-time violations if corrected within 72 hours. The Department of Labor and Workforce Development will provide information on the act and federal law requirements on its website.

New Jersey A191 mandates contractors to verify work authorization of new hires using the E-Verify program.

New Jersey A191 requires contractors who must pay the prevailing wage rate to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees using the E-Verify program. The commissioner will develop a random auditing program to inspect contractors for compliance. If a violation is found, a civil penalty of $500 to $1,000 is assessed, with no penalty for first-time violations if corrected within 72 hours. The Department of Labor and Workforce Development will provide information on the act and federal law requirements on its website.