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Effective July 1, 2023, Florida employers will be required to use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of new hires, as per Senate Bill 1718, signed into law by Governor DeSantis. This requirement applies to public agencies and private employers with 25 or more employees. Employers must retain E-Verification documents for three years from the employee's date of hire and certify compliance with the E-Verify requirements annually on their tax returns. The law does not apply to employees hired on or before June 30, 2023.
Enforcement of the law begins on July 1, 2024. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) will notify non-compliant employers and provide them with a 30-day period to rectify the noncompliance. If an employer fails to use the E-Verify system three times within a 24-month period, the DEO may impose fines of $1,000 per day until satisfactory evidence of rectification is provided.
To ensure compliance and avoid penalties, employers should seek guidance from labor and employment law attorneys. Employers must enroll in and use the E-Verify system for all new hires starting July 1, 2023, and retain necessary documentation. Training on E-Verify usage should be provided, and required E-Verify posters should be posted. It is also important for covered Florida employers to review their procedures to ensure compliance with the new law.
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