Illegal immigration reform has come to the State of Georgia. This month Georgia Republican Governor Nathan Deal signed into law a controversial bill addressing screening illegal workers during the new hire process in companies with 10 or more employees.
The bill’s proponents claimed the state’s 500,000 illegal immigrants are causing a undue hardship on Georgia taxpayers, schools, hospitals and law enforcement agencies. This new law will require Georgia businesses with more than 10 employees to register in the federal E-Verify online work authorization system, checking verification of new workers to be legally in the Untied States.
After signing the bill into state law, Governor Deal addressed reporters saying the bill will “uphold the rule of law, level the playing field for employers and protect the taxpayers”.
Throughout this year’s General Assembly session, the bill created strong debate on both sides of the issue. State Representative Matt Ramsey, R-Peachtree City, who is the bill’s primary sponsor, stated he understands “how important business is to our state” and the new law “represents our responsibility to watch the taxpayers’ bottom line, just as businesses watch their bottom lines”.
For more information on the new Georgia immigration law as it relates to your business, please contact 770.248.0401.
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