Statute 448.095 E-Verify (New Statute - Implementation Plan) (Attorney advice).pdf

The email correspondence discusses the implementation of a new statute, 448.095 E-Verify, which requires public employers, contractors, and subcontractors to register with and use E-Verify. Private employers are also mandated to use E-Verify. The statute defines a "Contractor" as a person or entity entering or attempting to enter into a contract with a public employer to provide labor, supplies, or services. The email chain includes discussions on the interpretation of the statute, proposed plans for implementation, and the necessary language to be included in various documents like solicitations, contracts, and vendor registration forms. It also addresses the need to confirm vendor registration with E-Verify before engaging in contracts, the obligations related to subcontractors, and the verification of E-Verify usage by vendors. The email exchanges seek clarification on certain aspects of the statute and outline steps for compliance, including confirming registration with E-Verify, incorporating specific language in procurement documents, and ensuring adherence to the requirements outlined in the statute.