S.2500

Rhode Island S2500 establishes the E-Verify Compliance Act, requiring non-governmental employers with three or more employees to apply for and.

Rhode Island S2500 establishes the E-Verify Compliance Act, which mandates all non-governmental employers within the state with three or more employees to apply for participation in the federal E-Verify program. Employers must agree to participate if accepted. The bill outlines specific deadlines for different employer sizes to apply, with larger employers required to apply by January 1, 2027, and smaller employers by January 1, 2028. Employers must notify the Department of Labor and Training of their participation status and provide false information can face penalties.