Employment Authorization TPS ext EAD

EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION: TPS EXTENSION EAD ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This Employment Authorization Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Employer Name: with principal business address: and Employee Name: whose mailing address is: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Employer is engaged in lawful business activities and seeks to employ individuals who are authorized to work in the United States; and

WHEREAS, Employee is a beneficiary of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or an eligible derivative and has applied for or been granted an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or an extension of EAD validity arising from TPS; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to document the Employee's authorization to work and the Employer's obligations to verify, retain, and act in compliance with applicable employment eligibility verification requirements under federal law.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Agreement: "EAD" means the Employment Authorization Document issued to Employee; "TPS" means Temporary Protected Status designation applicable to Employee's country of nationality; "Verification Documents" means original documentation presented to Employer evidencing identity and employment authorization.

2. EMPLOYEE AUTHORIZATION AND REPRESENTATIONS

Employee represents and warrants that Employee is currently authorized to work in the United States under TPS and that Employee has presented or will present to Employer a valid EAD reflecting TPS-related authorization or an extension notice that confers employment authorization. Employee shall provide the following information about the EAD and TPS status:

EAD Card Number: Expiration Date:

TPS Country of Designation: TPS Effective Date:

3. EMPLOYER OBLIGATIONS

Employer shall treat Employee's TPS-related EAD or authorization extension as evidence of employment eligibility for purposes of hiring and continued employment, subject to the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and related employment eligibility verification rules. Employer shall examine original Verification Documents presented by Employee and, where permitted, retain a legible copy which shall be kept in a confidential personnel or personnel-eligibility file.

Employer shall not discriminate against Employee on the basis of national origin, citizenship status, or any protected characteristic. Employer's recognition of Employee's TPS authorization is limited to the period for which the EAD or extension is valid.

4. DOCUMENTATION AND VERIFICATION

Employee shall present to Employer the original documents that establish identity and employment authorization. Employee indicates the following documents are provided or will be provided (check all that apply):

EAD card (front/back)    TPS designation or extension notice    Pending EAD receipt notice    Other:

Employer may require the presentation of replacement documentation if the Employee's employment authorization is subsequently challenged, expires, or if required by law. Employee shall notify Employer no later than five (5) business days after any change in employment authorization status.

5. TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall remain in effect for the period that Employee remains employed by Employer or until Employee's employment authorization expires and is not renewed. Either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice if the Employee is no longer authorized to work or if Employer lawfully terminates employment for cause.

6. INDEMNIFICATION AND REPRESENTATIONS

Employee represents that all information and documents provided to Employer are true, accurate, and not fraudulent. Employee agrees to indemnify and hold Employer harmless from any losses, fines, penalties, or liabilities arising from Employee's misrepresentation of immigration or employment authorization status, except to the extent such losses arise from Employer's willful misconduct or unlawful discrimination.

7. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally, sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or delivered by nationally recognized overnight courier, to the addresses provided above or to such other address as either party may designate in writing.

8. GOVERNING LAW; ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which Employer's principal place of business is located, without regard to conflict of law principles. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

9. AMENDMENT; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. Failure to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of that provision. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and by electronic signature, each of which shall be deemed an original.

10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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