E-Verify Federal Contracts: Another Reason to Reform Immigration

Well here it is folks! Another reason we must have sensible immigration reform NOW!

If you are contemplating doing any work with any division of the Federal Government, you'd better be ready to E-verify!

The FAR final rule will apply to solicitations issued and contracts awarded after September 8, 2009.

At that time, the contractor (including construction GC) will agree, as a condition of the contract, to:

(i) use E-Verify for all persons hired during the contract term by the contractor to perform duties within the US (all new hires)

(ii) use E-Verify for all existing employees assigned by the contractor to perform work within the US on the federal contract.

So, all new hires after the date of the award, and all employees working on the subject of the contract. There is a flow down requirement, meaning each sub on the contract will also have to agree as part of its contract with the GC.

So, there you have it. While Congress is trying to pass "Cap and Tax," and destroy the greatest health system in the world, ICE and DHS are driving up the cost of federal projects, and putting business owners out of business!

Tell your Congressman, America needs sensible immigration reform, and we need it now!