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September 20, 2016

Department of Labor Issues Notice of 2017 Minimum Wage Increase for Federal Contractors

On September 20, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor published a notice of the minimum wage rate to be paid, beginning January 1, 2017, to workers performing on or in connection with federal contracts covered by Executive Order 13658.

WPI Report
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September 2, 2016

Workplace Policy Institute Insider Report — September 2016

This month's Insider Report examines what federal agencies were up to while Congress was out of session, and discusses state and local laws that advanced in the weeks leading up to Labor Day.

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September 1, 2016

Taking a Closer Look at the New Federal Contractor "Blacklisting" Obligations

The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council recently published its highly anticipated Final Rule regarding the so-called "blacklisting" procedures for federal contractors. What does this mean for employers?

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August 24, 2016

Agencies Release Final Rule on “Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces” Executive Order

On August 24, 2016, the Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (FAR Council) released the final rule implementing the “Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces” Executive Order (EO),

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June 21, 2016

OFCCP Issues Final Regulations on Sex Discrimination for Government Contractors

On June 15, 2016, the OFCCP published a final rule detailing the obligations of federal contractors to ensure nondiscrimination on the basis of sex.

ASAP
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May 19, 2016

Final Blacklisting and Contractor Paid Sick Leave Rules Slated for Late Summer Publication, According to Spring Regulatory Agenda

The spring edition of the semi-annual list of federal agency rulemaking activity indicates that a few remaining controversial rules will be issued in the coming months.

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February 26, 2016

DOL Issues Proposed Rule Implementing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors

The DOL has issued its long-awaited proposed rule to implement Executive Order 13706, which requires that covered federal government contractors provide employees with up to seven days of paid sick leave per year, including paid leave for family care.

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January 20, 2016

Required 2016 Minimum Wage Poster for Federal Contractors Available

The U.S. Department of Labor has updated its 2016 minimum wage poster to reflect new requirements imposed by the February 12, 2014, Executive Order 13658, Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors.

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January 19, 2016

The OFCCP's Pay Secrecy Final Rule for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors is Now Effective

On January 11, 2016, the final rule issued by the OFCCP amending regulations to implement President Obama's Executive Order 13665, the so-called "Pay Secrecy" or "Pay Transparency" order, took effect.

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December 18, 2015

Congress Approves Spending and Tax Measures; Key Labor and Employment "Riders" Omitted from Bipartisan Funding Agreement

Considered the last legislative feat of 2015, Congress approved a massive tax and spending package on Friday that includes some positive and negative provisions for employers.

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