E-Verify Requirement For Federal Contractors Delayed Until September 8

The federal government has once again delayed the implementation date of an executive order and related regulations issued by the Bush administration that would require federal contractors to use the E-Verify employment verification system. The new date for implementation is September 8.

This postponement, however, should not be interpreted as a signal that the Obama administration is abandoning E-Verify. On the contrary, E-Verify is a priority for the Obama administration and its worksite enforcement efforts to target employers who knowingly hire illegal workers.

Federal Contractor Regulations Postponed for Fourth Time

This is the fourth postponement of implementation of the rule requiring federal contractors to use E-Verify on all new hires and all employees assigned to work on a federal contract. The final regulations were originally to go into effect on January 15. This date was delayed until February 20 as a result of litigation filed by the U.S. Chamber of