Published June 26, 2013

The Clock Is Ticking–Days Away From Georgia Requirements Taking Effect July 1

 

New Layer of Georgia’s E-Verify Law

While private employers in Georgia with 100+ employees have been complying with the federal government’s electronic eligibility verification program (E-Verify) since 2012, Georgia legislation (HB 87 and SB 160) requires that employers with 11 – 99 employees register with E-Verify by July 1, 2013.  (Employers with fewer than 10 employees are exempt from E-Verify.)  Once registered, Georgia employers must use the E-Verify system to ensure that new hires are eligible to work in the United States.  [Note:  A U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) Form I-9 should be completed by the employee and employer for every new hire, regardless of the employer’s obligation to utilize the E-Verify system.]

Going forward, Georgia counties and other municipalities must receive an affidavit of the employer’s compliance (or exemption) before they will issue a business license or occupational tax certificate.  Renewals will require the employer’s E-verify number.  Affidavits can be obtained at http://law.ga.gov/immigration-reports.  For additional information on E-Verify and to register, go to the USCIS website and click on “Enroll in E-Verify.”

New Licensure Requirements for Pain Management Clinics

Also, effective July 1, 2013, the Georgia Composite Medical Board will begin licensing Georgia pain management clinics.  The application and guidelines, released last week, can be found here.  This requirement applies to medical practices that advertise “treatment of pain,” utilize “pain” in the name of the practices, or treat more than 50% of their annual patient population with controlled substances for chronic pain for nonterminal conditions.   The licensure also requires the practice be wholly owned by physicians or other approved entity, unless grandfathering provisions apply.

If you have questions about the above information, contact the experts listed below at PYA, (888) 420-9876.

 

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