Friday, October 5, 2007 - 11:49 AM MST
Businesses get notices on illegal hiring law
The Business Journal of Phoenix - by Mike Sunnucks The Business Journal
The state government is mailing notices to Arizona businesses and employers notifying them of a pending law related to the hiring of illegal immigrants.

The notice tells employers of a federal employment verification system and new state penalties businesses face if they are caught hiring illegals.

The new state law can revoke an employer's Arizona business license if it is caught intentionally hiring illegals more than once. The new state sanctions law goes into effect in January.

Companies that participate in the federal E-Verify system to confirm workers' legal status in the U.S. can help them prove they are trying not to hire illegals.

Business interests are challenging the state sanctions law in court saying immigration is a federal matter and the statute has due process problems.

The law was approved by the Legislature and Gov. Janet Napolitano earlier this year.

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