(A) Every public employer shall register and participate in the federal work authorization program to verify the employment authorization of all new employees.
(B) A public employer may not enter into a services contract with a contractor for the physical performance of services within this State unless the contractor agrees to register and participate in the federal work authorization program to verify the employment authorization of all new employees and require agreement from its subcontractors, and through the subcontractors, the sub-subcontractors, to register and participate in the federal work authorization program to verify the employment authorization of all new employees.
(C) Private employers shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 8, Title 41.
HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 280, Section 3, eff June 4, 2008; 2011 Act No. 69, Section 3, eff January 1, 2012.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 8 - Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 14 - Unauthorized Aliens And Public Employment
Section 8-14-30. Enforcement of chapter; pre-award protest process.
Section 8-14-40. Certification from contractor as compliance by public employer.
Section 8-14-50. Good faith compliance as defense.
Section 8-14-60. Filing false or fraudulent statement or report; penalty.
Section 8-14-70. Local ordinances or policies affecting enforcement of chapter.
Section 8-14-80. Forms and regulations; publication on Department of Administration's website.