Florida Passes SB1718, a State Bill That Will Require Many Florida Employers to Use E-Verify and Increase Penalties for Employment of Aliens without Employment Authorization

On May 10, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis approved Florida Senate Bill 1718 (“SB1718”). Among other things, the bill will amend and expand the current Florida statutes related to employment of aliens without employment authorization. The primary purpose of the bill as it relates to immigration is to strengthen enforcement and penalties against Florida employers for the hiring of aliens without employment authorization and new requirements for Florida employers related to verification of work...
By: Lippes Mathias LLP

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