Wow! All businesses with federal contracts are going to have to use E-Verify. That’s a lot more businesses than most people realize. The vast majority of health care employers are subject since they take Medicare. All universities that participate in the federal student loan programs are government contractors. Every business that deals with the Department of Defense will need to comply. The list will be very, very long. The order contemplates that DHS will issue a rule before agencies will begin incorporating E-Verify in to federal contracts.
Chertoff is having a news conference this afternoon.