Common use of COMPLIANCE WITH E-VERIFY PROGRAM Clause in Contracts

COMPLIANCE WITH E-VERIFY PROGRAM. By executing this Agreement, the Contractor affirms under the penalties of perjury that the Contractor does not knowingly employ an unauthorized alien. The Contractor further agrees that: 5.24.1 The Contractor shall enroll in and verify the work eligibility status of all its newly hired employees through the E-Verify program as defined in IC § 22-5-1.7-3. The Contractor is not required to participate should the E-Verify program cease to exist. Additionally, the Contractor is not required to participate if the Contractor is self- employed and does not employ any employees. 5.24.2 The Contractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an unauthorized alien. The Contractor shall not retain an employee or contract with a person that the Contractor subsequently learns is an unauthorized alien. 5.24.3 The Contractor shall require its subcontractors, who perform work under this Contract, to certify to the Contractor that the subcontractor does not knowingly employ or contract with an unauthorized alien and that the subcontractor has enrolled and is participating in the E-Verify program. The Contractor agrees to maintain this certification throughout the duration of the term of a contract with a subcontractor. If Contractor is in violation of IC § 22-5-1.7, and fails to cure the breach within 30 days after being notified by the City, such circumstance may constitute a material breach of this Agreement and the City may terminate this Agreement as provided by this statute.