This settlement highlights the importance of contractors’ E-Verify obligations. The prime contractor is responsible for verifying its own employees and subcontractor employees that are “assigned to the contract.” Certain entities (e.g., higher education, state/local governments, tribes, sureties) need only verify employees assigned to the contract. Flow-down: Prime contractors must flow down FAR 52.222‑54 to certain service and construction subcontractors where the subcontract value exceeds $3,500. Ensure timely queries for new hires and employees assigned to federal contracts. Train human resources, recruiting, program managers, and subcontract administrators; align policies with FAR 52.222‑54.