PLEASE NOTE: The following is presented as general educational information. It is not legal advice, either express or implied. Consultation with legal counsel is recommended for all employment law matters. This information is subject to change without notice.

On June 6, 2008, President George Bush amended Executive Order 12989 and directed all federal departments and agencies to require their contractors use an electronic employment eligibility verification system designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). On June  9, the DHS designated E-Verify as the verification system that federal contractors must use to verify that their new hires are legally eligible to work in the U.S.

The amended executive order requires that federal departments and agencies only enter into contracts if the contractor agrees to use E-Verify to verify the employment eligibility of:

• All persons hired during the contract term by the contractor to perform employment duties within the U.S.
• All persons assigned by the contractor to perform work within the U.S. on the federal contract.

 A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking will be published in the Federal Register to solicit public comment for 60 days. The amended executive order will not become effective until an implementing regulation is published in the Federal Register.

Click here to view the amended executive order. Click here to view the DHS press release regarding the executive order.

Verifications, Inc. Employment Eligibility Solutions

Verifications, Inc. has a solution to help you comply with federal and state E-Verify requirements. Our Legal Right to Work check enables you to use the E-Verify program to electronically query the DHS and SSA databases and verify new employees’ U.S. work eligibility. The query result confirms whether the social security number submitted belongs to an individual who is legally permitted to work in the U.S. Enhanced capabilities include email management alerts and reports to help track and monitor tentative non-confirmations.

Verifications also offers an electronic solution for I-9 forms processing that facilitates one-click submission of the E-Verify check upon completion of the electronic form I-9. Advanced error detection ensures forms are completed correctly so you maintain compliance with federal regulations. In addition, the system allows employers to:

• Eliminate duplicate data entry
• Eliminate paper storage of I-9s
• Provide a single reporting interface
• Receive email management alerts to track and monitor expiring work authorization documents

Call us toll-free at (866) 455-0779 or e-mail sales@verificationsinc.com to learn more.