Labor & Employment Law Update

On September 7, 2015 (Labor Day), President Obama signed Executive Order 13706, which will require federal contractors to provide their employees with paid sick leave. The White House estimates that the new rule will benefit approximately 300,000 workers. The Executive Order also urges Congress to pass the Healthy Families Act, […]

The EEO-1 Joint Reporting Committee has extended the deadline for the filing of this year’s EEO-1 reports until October 30, 2015. This extension was due in part to changes to the EEO-1 Form which have proven to be time-consuming for employers. One major change is a requirement that company locations […]

On June 25, 2015, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced that the agency is expanding its use of enforcement resources in hospitals and nursing homes. The agency advised its staff through a memorandum that all inspections of hospitals and nursing home facilities, including but not limited to those inspections […]

Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a temporary employment available to international students enrolled in college or advanced studies at U.S. educational institutions. Under the OPT program, an international student may qualify to receive up to 12 months of practical training before or after completion of his or her studies. In […]

In the last few weeks, the OFCCP has engaged in the following efforts to educate federal contractors and the general public about affirmative action: Voluntary Outreach and Education Poster On August 3, 2015, the OFCCP announced the release of a voluntary outreach and education poster entitled “Opening Doors of Opportunity […]