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LLR Web Site Offers Key Information On New State Illegal Immigration Law
July 21, 2008

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) has created a special web page to assist employers and the public in understanding and complying with the new state immigration law.

Governor Mark Sanford, on June 4, 2008, signed into law the “South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act.” In addition to complying with I–9 requirements, all employers are required to verify the legal status of employees. One way to do so is through the Department of Homeland Security’s online database called E–verify; another is to determine that the employee has a South Carolina driver’s license or other government issued identity document. The statute also sets penalties, including fines and loss of business licenses, for failing to get verification and for knowingly hiring an illegal immigrant.

The state Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation will investigate complaints and randomly audit companies. However, according to the provisions of the law, the agency can not accept and investigate complaints or conduct audits until July 1, 2009, at businesses employing 100 or more workers, and July 1, 2010, at businesses employing less than 100 workers.

At the new web site, www.llr.state.sc.us/immigration, visitors will be able to review the law, get updates as regulations are drafted, review frequently asked questions and learn about future training programs in their area. There are also links to other state agencies that have responsibilities under the law.

Posted by Christina Fisher on July 21, 2008 | Comments (1)