Missouri Revised Statutes §285.530 requires all employers with 10 or more employees doing business with public agencies, including Kansas City, to enroll in and use the federal E-Verify program for new hires.
Missouri §285.530 mandates E-Verify enrollment for any business entity contracting with state or local public agencies, including Kansas City and its sub-entities like KC Water and the Aviation Department. Contractors must affirm enrollment in their bid documents and verify federal work authorization for all newly hired employees. Private employers without public contracts are not required to use E-Verify under Missouri law, distinguishing the state from Arizona-style universal mandates. Knowingly employing unauthorized workers can void public contracts and trigger debarment for up to three years. Kansas City Procurement Services audits compliance during contract review and final payment.
Failure to enroll or use E-Verify voids the public contract, triggers debarment up to three years, and may result in loss of state business permits.
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