Florida to Require E-Verify for Employers With 25 or More Employees in the State
Beginning July 1, 2023, employers with 25 or more employees in Florida will be required to use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires, pursuant to Florida Senate Bill (SB) 1718, the new law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on May 10. Independent contractors – as defined in federal laws or regulations – do not count as employees in determining whether the company is subject to the new law. Existing employees do not need to be checked through E-Verify.