West Virginia HB5424 mandates employers to verify the legal employment status of prospective employees and maintain records of such verifications.

West Virginia HB5424, known as the Worker Citizenship Verification Act of 2026, requires employers to verify the legal employment status of prospective employees before hiring. Employers must obtain valid documentation confirming the legal citizenship status of prospective employees. Failure to comply with these verification requirements can result in fines and penalties, including suspension or revocation of business licenses. The bill also outlines procedures for investigations, record-keeping, and inspections, with specific provisions for high-risk industries.

West Virginia HB5424 mandates employers to verify the legal employment status of prospective employees and maintain records of such verifications.

West Virginia HB5424, known as the Worker Citizenship Verification Act of 2026, requires employers to verify the legal employment status of prospective employees before hiring. Employers must obtain valid documentation confirming the legal citizenship status of prospective employees. Failure to comply with these verification requirements can result in fines and penalties, including suspension or revocation of business licenses. The bill also outlines procedures for investigations, record-keeping, and inspections, with specific provisions for high-risk industries.