Florida Bill 1718 Would Require Some Employers To Use E-Verify System

The Florida legislature recently passed Senate Bill (SB) 1718 , which, if signed into law, would require both private employers with twenty-five or more employees and public employers in Florida to use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of new employees starting July 1, 2023. The Florida Senate enrolled the bill on May 2, 2023, and Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to sign it into law.

Quick Hits

• SB 1718 recently passed the Florida legislature and is awaiting the governor's signature.
• The bill would require Florida employer to use the E-Verify system effective July 1, 2023.
• Employers will have 30days to cure noncompliance; and those that have failed to use the E-Verify system three times in a 24-month period will be fined $1,000 per day until proof of compliance has been provided.