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June 1 is the deadline for employers to come into compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
The law makes each employer responsible for verifying the legal status of each worker, said James B. Bell, Virginia Extension specialist in agricultural economics at Virginia Tech.
The legislation carries with it both civil and criminal penalties for noncompliance, although there will be a phased-in enforcement of the penalties. During the first year, first-time offenders will be given a warning. Further violations will result in criminal charges and civil fines.
“The new law places the burden of responsibility on those who employ foreign nationals,” Mr. Bell emphasized. “And, it will definitely penalize those who fail to learn and carry out its requirements.”
Mr. Bell pointed out that the law applies to all employers, not just those in professions which have traditionally employed foreign labor, such as farmers and orchardists. He added that while many migrant workers are employed in agriculture in the Commonwealth, there are also many others employed in non-agricultural jobs, such as construction and maintenance.
The law is broad, and Mr. Bell
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