On August 24, 2016, the DOL issued its final regulation implementing the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order (“EO”) signed by President Obama in July 2014. That Executive Order requires prospective federal contractors to disclose labor law violations during the early stages of the bid process. Applicability The EO […]
Labor & Employment Law Update
EEOC Announces Collection of Summary Pay Data with Annual EEO-1 Reports
on Tuesday, 18 October 2016 in
Labor & Employment Law Update: Sarah M. Huyck, Editor
On September 29, 2016, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) announced that beginning March 2018, it will require certain employers to submit summary pay data on an annual basis through a revised EEO-1 Report. The EEOC claims the new data will assist the agency in identifying possible pay discrimination and […]
Whistleblower Protection Rules Enforcement Necessitates Review of Confidentiality, Release, and Other Employee Agreements
on Tuesday, 18 October 2016 in
Labor & Employment Law Update: Sarah M. Huyck, Editor
The Securities and Exchange Commission, the Department of Labor, and other government agencies are aggressively enforcing their whistleblower protection rules. As part of this effort they are looking for employers using agreements that may dissuade employees from reporting violations of the law. Confidential Information agreements and clauses which contain prohibitions […]
OFCCP Publishes New Veterans Hiring Benchmark
on Monday, 18 July 2016 in
Labor & Employment Law Update: Sarah M. Huyck, Editor
The OFCCP has published the 2016 Annual Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Benchmark. Effective March 4, 2016, the benchmark is now 6.9%–down from the prior 7% threshold. Contractors who adopted the previous year’s national benchmark of 7% after March 4, 2016, but prior to the OFCCP’s announcement may […]
OFCCP Issues Final Rule Updating Sex Discrimination Guidelines
on Monday, 18 July 2016 in
Labor & Employment Law Update: Sarah M. Huyck, Editor
On June 14, 2016, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) announced a Final Rule that sets forth the requirements that covered contractors must meet under the provisions of Executive Order 11246 that prohibit sex discrimination in employment. According to the DOL, the Final Rule replaces the prior sex […]
