No-Match Rule Is No More
July 8th, 2009 § Leave a Comment
In a press release dated July 8th 2009, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the Administration’s intent to rescind the Social Security No-Match rule. The rule was proposed in 2007, and is currently the subject of litigation. It was intended to give employers a standard set of instructions to follow if they received a letter from Social Security reporting that the names and Social Security numbers of employees did not match.
Instead of the No-Match rule the Administration intends to go forward with its plan to require Federal Contractors to use the E-Verify system. So far this requirement has been pushed back four times. As it stands, on September 8th 2009, language will be added to new and existing qualifying contracts requiring the contractor (and some subcontractors) to use E-Verify. Though E-Verify is set to expire on September 30, 2009, we expect it will be extended; several bills are pending in Congress that would extend the program.
Employers are facing increased scrutiny and changing rules. Full compliance must be the goal. If you have questions about E-Verify, Form I-9 audits and training, or your responsibilities as an employer, please contact us.
