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 […]
Labor & Employment Law Update
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 […]
EEOC Issues Final Rules on Employer Sponsored Wellness Programs Under the ADA and GINA
on Monday, 18 July 2016 in
Labor & Employment Law Update: Sarah M. Huyck, Editor
On May 17, 2016, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued final rules addressing the treatment of wellness programs under both Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (“GINA”). The final guidance highlights certain changes from the EEOC’s earlier […]
OSHA Questions Post-Accident Drug Testing Policies
on Monday, 18 July 2016 in
Labor & Employment Law Update: Sarah M. Huyck, Editor
On May 12, 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued a final rule on electronic reporting of workplace injuries and illnesses. In addition to other requirements, the final rule requires employers to implement reasonable procedures to ensure that employees report work-related injuries and illnesses. In the process, OSHA […]
UPDATE—Action May Be Required Prior to July 1 To Secure Exemption From New DOL Persuader Rule Reporting Requirements
on Monday, 27 June 2016 in
Labor & Employment Law Update: Sarah M. Huyck, Editor
The U.S. Department of Labor recently changed the rule governing the obligation of private-sector employers and third-party consultants (including attorneys) to report “arrangements or agreements” between them where “an object” of the consultant’s/attorney’s services is to persuade employees in the exercise of their rights to be represented by a union […]
