Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 42-31-1 - General1.1. Scope. - This rule is for the enforcement of the Verifying Legal Employment Status of Workers Act, W. Va. Code § 21-1B-1, et seq. Employers in West Virginia are responsible for verifying the legal employment status of their employees, and for properly reporting their employment status to appropriate government agencies. Employers may not hire unauthorized or undocumented employees and may be subject to criminal penalties for doing so. The purpose of this rule is to clarify an employer's record-keeping responsibilities for the verification of employees' legal employment status, and actions by the Commissioner against an employer in violation of the Act's requirements.1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code § 21-1B-3.1.3. Filing Date. - April 22,2015.1.4. Effective Date. - July 1,2015.