FAR Case 2007-013, Employment Eligibility Verification (Comment #2)

Though I am sure the intent is to cover such workers, the proposed rule does not appear to address professionals who are not employees but rather work as independent subcontractors. Such people would include physicians or other healthcare professionals, consultants, lawyers, etc. Companies are not required to obtain Form I-9 for such persons, although in the case of physicians at least, verification of legal resident status occurs through other means prior to placement in federal medical facilities. The ruling should address whether or not verification through E-Verify is required for independent subcontractors and if it includes all such individuals or just certain classes/specialties.