Definitions for "Employer sanctions"
The employer sanctions provision of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (I.R.C.A.) prohibit employers from hiring, recruiting, or referring for a fee aliens known to be unauthorized to work in the U.S. Violators are subject to a series of civil fines for violations or criminal penalities when there is a pattern or practice of such violations.
Civil and criminal penalties imposed on employers and individuals who fail to properly complete and maintain the I-9 Employment Eligibility Form for their employees or who improperly employ foreign nationals not authorized to work in the United States.
A provision of the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986 which prohibits employers from hiring, recruiting, or referring for a fee aliens who they know are unauthorized to work in the United States. Violators of the law can face civil fines for violations or criminal penalties when there is a pattern of violations.