Floridas SB 1718: An Update on What the New State Immigration Law Means for Employers
b'In this podcast, Tiffany Coburn and Natalie McEwan discuss Senate Bill (SB) 1718, Florida\\u2019s new immigration law, which took effect on July 1, 2023, and its mandate on Florida employers with more than 25 employees to use E-Verify for employees hired after the law\\u2019s effective date. Our speakers discuss employers\\u2019 obligations with regard to the knowing employment of unauthorized individuals and the employer defenses for hiring unauthorized individuals. The law also adds state civil and criminal penalties for violations of its provisions and is expected to increase state law enforcement\\u2019s capabilities in administering immigration rules and requirements.'