EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION PROGRAM Sample Clauses
The Employment Verification Program clause requires employers to confirm the legal work authorization status of their employees, typically by participating in a government-run verification system such as E-Verify. This clause obligates the employer to check the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires, often as a condition for entering into or maintaining a contract. Its core function is to ensure compliance with immigration and labor laws, thereby reducing the risk of employing unauthorized workers and protecting the contracting party from potential legal penalties.
EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION PROGRAM. 19.1. If the amount of this Contract is equal to or greater than $25,000, the Contractor shall enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agreeing to participate in the E-Verify Program. The Contractor shall submit a copy of the MOU to the County prior to starting work under this Contract and shall verify employment eligibility using the E-Verify website throughout the term of this Contract.
19.2. If the Contractor has a subcontract in an amount equal to or greater than $25,000 working in support of this Contract, the Contractor is responsible for ensuring the subcontractor provide a DHS MOU or proof of pending application within 30 days after this Contract start date.
19.3. Employment eligibility searches must be conducted by the Contractor and its covered subcontractors prior to making offers of employment. Evidence of search results must be maintained in each employee’s personnel file. Upon completion of this Contract, the Contractor shall provide the County with a written document certifying the authorized employment status of its employees and those of any sub- contractors assigned to perform work under this Contract.
19.4. E-Verify program and enrollment information is available at the Department of Homeland Security website: ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/e-verify.
EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION PROGRAM. 16.1. If the amount of this Contract is equal to or greater than $25,000, CPU shall enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agreeing to participate in the E-Verify Program. CPU shall submit a copy of the MOU to the County prior to starting work under this Contract and shall verify employment eligibility using the E-Verify website throughout the term of the Contract.
16.2. If CPU has sub-contracts in an amount equal to or greater than $25,000 working in support of this Contract, CPU is responsible for ensuring that the sub-contractor provide a DHS MOU or proof of pending application (followed by an MOU) within 30 days after the contract start date.
16.3. Pre-employment searches must be conducted by CPU (and its covered subcontractors) prior to making offers of employment. Evidence of search results must be maintained in each employee’s personnel file. Upon completion of this Contract, CPU shall provide the County with a written document certifying the authorized employment status of its employees and those of any sub-contractors assigned to the perform work under the Contract.
16.4. E-Verify program and enrollment information is available at the Department of Homeland Security website: ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇/e-verify.