New Colorado Immigration Law

A new Colorado state law went into effect on January 1 that toughens requirements for employers to check identification to assure they don’t hire illegal immigrants. There is confusion about the law, who must follow it and what employers must do to comply, said Helga Grunerud, executive director of Hispanic Contractors of Colorado. Employers who hire illegal immigrants can face fines of $5,000 for the first offense, and $25,000 for each subsequent one. The law requires employers to copy identification documents presented by those they hire, and keep the copies on file. They must also “affirm” that they examined the documents, haven’t falsified them or knowingly hired an undocumented worker. For the full Denver Post story, click here. We will keep you apprised about any news about the Colorado law and its enforcement.

KJ