Bill > HB4486

This bill increases the penalties for employers in West Virginia who knowingly hire or employ individuals who are not legally authorized to work in the United States, referred to as "unauthorized workers." Specifically, it raises fines for first offenses to a range of $1,000 to $10,000 per violation, with subsequent offenses incurring significantly higher fines, up to $30,000, and potentially jail time of 30 days to one year. The bill also introduces penalties for employers who knowingly provide false records about an employee's work authorization, including jail time and fines, and for those who attempt to evade record-keeping requirements by selling their business assets, also with potential jail time and substantial fines.

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http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4486&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill