January 29: Napolitano Delays E-Verify Requirements for Federal Contractors Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano delays the implementation of a rule requiring federal contractors with contracts over $100,000 to use the E-Verify program from February 20 to May 21. The rule was promulgated to comply with executive order 13465 by President George W. Bush, which directed federal agencies to require those they contract with to verify the work authorization of their employees. The original deadline for the rule’s implementation was January 15, 2009, but it was delayed due to a lawsuit fi led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

January 29: Napolitano Delays E-Verify Requirements for

Federal Contractors

 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano

delays the implementation of a rule requiring federal contractors with

contracts over $100,000 to use the E-Verify program from February 20 to

May 21. The rule was promulgated to comply with executive order 13465 by

President George W. Bush, which directed federal agencies to require those

they contract with to verify the work authorization of their employees. The

original deadline for the rule’s implementation was January 15, 2009, but it

was delayed due to a lawsuit fi led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.