The push to make E-Verify mandatory for many employers will be put on hold until at least a few months from now.

A new regulation was recently enacted requiring companies with federal contracts to verify employees using the federal government’s E-Verify system. However, the rule was delayed from taking effect when a coalition of business groups sued, claiming the reg was illegal.

It was set to take effect on Feb. 20, depending on the outcome of the court case.

But an order from the new presidential administration has pushed the effective date back further to May 21, allowing the White House to review the pending regulation.

Of course, that effective date still depends on the outcome of the pending court case.

Tags: court case, E-Verify