New York A05837 mandates employers on state-funded public works projects to verify employee eligibility.

New York A05837 amends the state finance law by adding a new section requiring employers on state-funded public works projects to verify the employment eligibility of their employees. Employers must ensure employees complete Form I-9 and verify they are not unauthorized noncitizens. Employers who knowingly hire unauthorized noncitizens face penalties, including loss of project funding. The act takes effect one year after becoming law.

New York A05837 mandates employers on state-funded public works projects to verify employee eligibility.

New York A05837 amends the state finance law by adding a new section requiring employers on state-funded public works projects to verify the employment eligibility of their employees. Employers must ensure employees complete Form I-9 and verify they are not unauthorized noncitizens. Employers who knowingly hire unauthorized noncitizens face penalties, including loss of project funding. The act takes effect one year after becoming law.