ATTACHMENT E EEV (1).pdf

This document is a Vendor EEV (Employment Eligibility Verification) Certification and Agreement from the State of Mississippi, involving the Mississippi Employment Protection Act, the Mississippi Tax Commission (MTC), the Mississippi Department of Human Services, and the United States Department of Homeland Security. The document requires vendors and contractors to verify compliance with state and federal employment eligibility regulations, specifically related to the E-Verify program operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

The certification requires vendors to maintain records of subcontractor compliance and acknowledges potential penalties for violations, including contract cancellation, ineligibility for state or public contracts for up to three years, and potential criminal prosecution. Vendors must provide verification of employment eligibility for all employees and subcontractors, and agree to inform the MTC if they are no longer registered or participating in the federal work authorization program. The document must be signed by an authorized officer or agent, notarized, and includes provisions for potential fines up to $10,000 and imprisonment for violations related to employing unauthorized aliens.