West Virginia SB522 mandates all employers to use E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.

West Virginia SB522, known as the "West Virginia Jobs Protection Act," requires all employers in the state to register with and use the federal E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires. Employers must verify eligibility within three business days of an employee's start date and retain verification records for at least three years or the duration of employment. Employers may request a grace period of up to 30 days if technical or registration issues impede compliance.

West Virginia SB522 mandates all employers to use E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.

West Virginia SB522, known as the "West Virginia Jobs Protection Act," requires all employers in the state to register with and use the federal E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires. Employers must verify eligibility within three business days of an employee's start date and retain verification records for at least three years or the duration of employment. Employers may request a grace period of up to 30 days if technical or registration issues impede compliance.