E-Verify Rule for Certain Federal Contractors Further Delayed

April 17, 2009

Implementation of the rule requiring that certain federal contractors participate in E-Verify has been further postponed until at least June 30, 2009.  The rule was formerly delayed until May 19, 2009.  This provides a bit more breathing room for employers facing this requirement, which is currently the subject of litigation in the federal courts.

As noted in our earlier bulletin on this topic, E-Verify is a system for verifying employment eligibility which is in addition to the required I-9 process.  E-Verify is currently voluntary for Maine employers, although the rule seeks to require that government agencies include a clause in certain federal contracts which would require subject contractors to participate.  

Please contact Matthew S. Raynes at our Bangor, Maine office with questions.
  
This paper is provided as general information, and is not a substitute for legal or other professional advice.