Illegal Aliens and Private Employment Law Now in Effect for Employers Who Employ 100 or More Workers
Effective July 1, 2009, South Carolina businesses that employ 100 or more workers must verify the legal status of new employees and remove from their payrolls any worker who is not legally in the United States and authorized to work . The requirements are a part of the South Carolina Illegal Immigration Reform Act that became effective on June 2, 2008.
Beginning July 1, 2009, all businesses in South Carolina are imputed a South Carolina employment license which permits an employer to hire employees. The imputed employment license remains in effect as long as the business abides by the law.
Employers who employ less than 100 workers have until July 1, 2010 to fully comply with the law.
The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation will investigate complaints and conduct audits of employers to assure compliance with the law. Complaints must be signed and in writing. Complaints against employers who employ less than 100 workers can not be accepted until July 1, 2010. Click here to access a complaint form (pdf).
Be Fire Smart, Safe When Using Fireworks
With the excitement of loud explosions and beautifully colored sparks flying through the air, people often forget that fireworks may contain dangerous chemicals and combustibles that can destroy property and injure people. These deceptively simple objects explode, throw hot sparks through the air, and can often reach temperatures hotter than 1,200 degrees.
This July 4th, State Fire Marshal John Reich encourages everyone to be fire smart about fireworks.
In South Carolina, during 2008, 238 fireworks-related fire incidents were reported by fire departments, resulting in approximately $115,000 loss. Read More Be Fire Smart, Safe When Using Fireworks