E-Verify Form and Contract Verbiage re Section 448.095.docx

The document outlines the requirement for public and private employers, contractors, and subcontractors to register with and use the E-Verify system starting January 1, 2021, to verify the work authorization status of newly hired employees. It specifies that all persons employed by vendors/consultants/contractors in Florida must be verified, including those assigned to work on contracts with the Department. Non-compliance can lead to contract termination, and subcontractors must provide an affidavit confirming they do not employ unauthorized aliens. Failure to comply can result in contract termination and a prohibition on being awarded public contracts for a year.