Immigration Compliance —Fiorenza

There are severe civil and criminal penalties for employers under such circumstances. Civilly, it could be fined up to $2,200 for the first offense, from $2,200 to $5,500 for the second offense, and from $3,300 to $11,000 for all subsequent offenses. In addition, employers who “knowingly” hire or continue to employ unauthorized workers are barred from entering into federal contracts for one year.