On June 3, 2011, the Alabama legislature passed by a large
margin in both houses legislation prohibiting employers from
knowingly employing unauthorized aliens. The new law is known as
the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act.
Alabama's Governor signed the bill into law on June 9, 2011.
While the new law requires all employers to enroll in and utilize
E-Verify, there is no direct penalty for failing to do so. However,
an employer that utilizes E-Verify will be immune from any
liability under the act for knowingly employing an unauthorized
alien.
State Contracts, Subcontracts, Grants, and Incentives
To be awarded any contract, subcontract, grant, or incentive by
the state, any political subdivision thereof, or a state-funded
entity, an employer must provide documentation that it is enrolled
and participating in E-Verify. This requirement goes into effect on
January 1, 2012. By enrolling in and verifying every employee under
E-Verify during the
