"New Jersey Jobs Protection Act"; requires verification of employment.

The New Jersey Jobs Protection Act (S 1847) requires employers in New Jersey to verify the work authorization of all employees using the federal E-Verify system, aiming to prevent the hiring of individuals without legal permission to work in the U.S. It directly affects all employers in the state - including businesses, local governments, and self-employed individuals - who would face penalties for intentionally or knowingly employing unauthorized workers. Key provisions include a $10,000 fine per unauthorized employee for first violations, mandatory termination of such employees, and a three-year probation period requiring quarterly E-Verify reports for employers. The bill focuses on holding employers accountable, not on immigration enforcement against workers, and mandates that work authorization verification be done through federal channels, not state officials. The bill was introduced in January 2024 and referred to the Senate Labor Committee.