Bill > S1169

This bill aims to protect Massachusetts workers by amending Chapter 149 of the General Laws. The key provisions are: 1. Employers must verify the employment eligibility of new hires through the E-Verify program. Knowingly employing unauthorized aliens is prohibited. 2. The Attorney General or district attorneys can investigate complaints of employers failing to use E-Verify or knowingly hiring unauthorized aliens. Penalties include terminating the employment of unauthorized aliens, employer probation, and suspension or revocation of business licenses. 3. Employers receiving economic development incentives from the government must register and participate in the E-Verify program as a condition of receiving the incentives. 4. The Attorney General is required to maintain a database of employers with violations and make court orders available online, as well as develop a statewide random auditing program to inspect employer compliance. The bill aims to ensure Massachusetts employers verify the work authorization of their employees and do not knowingly hire unauthorized aliens, with penalties for non-compliance.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1169