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DOL Issues Proposed Rule on Raising Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour for Federal Contractor Employees

By Guy Brenner and Abigail Rosenblum on Posted in Department of Labor
Quick Hit On July 21, 2021, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a proposed rule (the “Proposed Rule”) to implement President Biden’s Executive Order (the “Order”) requiring an increase of the minimum wage for certain employees of covered federal contractors and subcontractors to $15.00 per hour – except for tipped workers who must be paid … Continue Reading

Craig Leen Formally Named Director of OFCCP

By Alex Weinstein and Guy Brenner on Posted in Department of Labor, federal contractor, OFCCP
The Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) has announced that Craig Leen has officially been named the Director of the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”).  Director Leen has served as Acting Director since the summer when then-Director Ondray Harris suddenly resigned.  Since Director Leen began serving as Acting Director, the OFCCP has … Continue Reading

POTENTIAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN – What Every Government Contractor Needs To Know

By Connie Bertram, Guy Brenner and Alex Weinstein on Posted in Department of Labor, Federal Contractors, Labor Law
Once again, a government shutdown seems inevitable.  During previous government shutdowns, government agencies and departments issued stop-work orders, grinding work on government projects and contracts to a halt.  Contractors were then faced with the difficult task of remaining in compliance with their obligations to their employees while work and funding for those contracts has ceased. … Continue Reading

OFCCP Appoints New Director (Not Craig Leen)

By Connie Bertram, Guy Brenner and Alex Weinstein on Posted in Department of Labor, Federal Contractors, OFCCP
Two weeks after reports emerged that a new director of the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) had been appointed, according to the OFCCP’s website, Ondray T. Harris has been appointed as the next director of the OFCCP.  The OFCCP’s website lists former Acting Director Thomas Dowd as the Deputy Director of the agency, … Continue Reading

Reports: Craig Leen’s Appointment As OFCCP Director Remains Uncertain

By Connie Bertram, Guy Brenner and Alex Weinstein on Posted in Department of Labor, Federal Contractors, OFCCP
As we previously reported, various media outlets reported earlier this month that Coral Gables City Attorney, Craig Leen, would be appointed Director of the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”).  These reports came amid silence by the Trump administration as to the anticipated appointment. Since our last post, the confusion over Mr. Leen’s role … Continue Reading

Reports: New OFCCP Director Appointed

By Connie Bertram, Guy Brenner and Alex Weinstein on Posted in Department of Labor, OFCCP
According to multiple sources, on November 13, 2017, Craig E. Leen, was appointed the new Director of the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”).  Mr. Leen has been the City Attorney for Coral Gables, Florida since 2011.  He has also served as an adjunct professor of law for universities in Florida.  If the published … Continue Reading

Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Increase Announced – Changes Effective January 1, 2018

By Connie Bertram and Alex Weinstein on Posted in Compensation, Federal Contractors
On September 15, 2017, the Department of Labor announced an increase in the minimum wage that certain federal contractors must pay to employees.  This comes as part of a planned incremental increase in the federal contractor minimum wage implemented by President Obama’s 2014 Executive Order (the “Order”). As discussed in a previous blog post on … Continue Reading

Department Of Labor Challenges ALJ’s Decision On Google’s Obligation To Respond To OFCCP Data Requests

By Connie Bertram, Guy Brenner and Alex Weinstein on Posted in Discrimination, OFCCP
In July, we reported that an Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) had ruled on OFCCP’s dispute with Google over the tech giant’s refusal to turn over certain documents in connection with a routine audit of Google’s headquarters. In his Recommended Decision and Order, the ALJ narrowed the scope of what OFCCP could request from Google without … Continue Reading

Google Prevails, In Part (And For Now), In Compensation Data Dispute With OFCCP

By Connie Bertram, Guy Brenner and Alex Weinstein on Posted in Discrimination, OFCCP
On July 14, 2017, an Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) for the Department of Labor issued a Recommended Decision and Order (the “Opinion”) in the case brought by the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) against Google over Google’s refusal to turn over certain employee data as part of a compliance audit.  The ALJ’s thorough … Continue Reading

Trump Administration’s Budget Proposes Major Changes For OFCCP

By Connie Bertram, Guy Brenner and Ryan Hutzler on Posted in Department of Labor, OFCCP
On May 23, 2017, the Trump Administration released its proposed fiscal year 2018 budget. Not surprisingly, the budget proposes significant changes for the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”).  In the Department of Labor’s budget proposal, the Administration has laid the groundwork to merge the OFCCP into the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) by … Continue Reading

Effective January 1, 2017: New Federal Contractor Paycheck Transparency, Independent Contractor Notice, and Paid Sick Leave Obligations

By Alex Weinstein and Guy Brenner on Posted in Department of Labor, Federal Acquisitions, Federal Contractors, OFCCP
On January 1, 2017, new federal contract paycheck transparency, independent contractor notification, and paid sick leave requirements go into effect.  Below we summarize the key elements of these new regulatory requirements.… Continue Reading

BREAKING: FEDERAL JUDGE ENJOINS IMPLEMENTATION OF PART OF FAIR PAY AND SAFE WORKPLACES (“BLACKLISTING”) EXECUTIVE ORDER, REGULATIONS, AND GUIDANCE

By Connie Bertram, Guy Brenner and Alex Weinstein on Posted in Department of Labor, Federal Acquisitions, Federal Contractors, Labor Law
On October 24, 2016, just one day prior to effective date of the Regulations and Guidance implementing the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order (collectively the “Rule”), Judge Marcia Crone of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas enjoined the implementation of almost every provision of the Rule.  Specifically, Judge Crone … Continue Reading

Challenge To The Fair Pay And Safe Workplaces (“Blacklisting”) Rule To Be Heard On October 21, 2016

By Guy Brenner and Alex Weinstein on Posted in Department of Labor, Federal Acquisitions, Federal Contractors, Labor Law
On October 7, 2016, the first lawsuit challenging the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order (the “Order”) and its Final Rule and Guidance (collectively the “Rule”) was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.  The lawsuit, seeks a preliminary injunction preventing implementation of the Rule, declaratory judgment declaring the … Continue Reading

GAO Releases Detailed Report Criticizing The OFCCP

By Guy Brenner and Alex Weinstein on Posted in Department of Labor, OFCCP
The Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) has released a report critical of the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) and making suggestions for improvement.  The report followed the GAO’s investigation into the OFCCP’s practices, including conducting interviews with 27 industry groups and 24 government contractors.… Continue Reading

BREAKING: DOL Publishes Final Rule Requiring Federal Contractors To Provide Paid Sick Leave To Employees

By Alex Weinstein, Connie Bertram and Guy Brenner on Posted in Department of Labor, Labor Law
Today, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) published its final rule implementing Executive Order 13706 (the “Final Rule”), which requires certain federal contractors and subcontractors to provide paid sick leave to their employees.  Our previous blog posts on this development can be found here and here.… Continue Reading

Rule Governing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors Completes OMB Review Process

By Alex Weinstein and Guy Brenner on Posted in Department of Labor, Federal Acquisitions
As reported today in Politico, the rule effectuating Executive Order 13706 (the “Order”), which requires certain federal contractors and subcontractors to provide their workers up to seven days of paid sick leave annually, has completed the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) review process.  Our previous blog posts on the subject can be found here … Continue Reading

Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Increase Announced – Changes Effective January 1, 2017

By Alex Weinstein and Guy Brenner on Posted in Compensation, Department of Labor
Yesterday, the Department of Labor announced an increase in the minimum wage that certain federal contractors must pay to employees.  This comes as part of a planned incremental increase in the federal contractor minimum wage implemented by President Obama’s 2014 Executive Order (the “Order”). As discussed in our previous blog post on the Order, the … Continue Reading

Department of Labor Announces “Preassessment” Program For Government Contractors

By Connie Bertram and Guy Brenner on Posted in Department of Labor, Federal Acquisitions, Labor Law
Loyal readers of this blog are well aware of the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order and corresponding regulations which go into effect next month.  Those looking to learn more about the topic can access our recent webinar and blog post on the “Blacklisting” regulations and what contractors should be doing now to prepare … Continue Reading

Proskauer Hosts Webinar On New “Blacklisting” Regulations

By Connie Bertram and Guy Brenner on Posted in Department of Labor, Federal Acquisitions, Labor Law
On September 13, 2016, Proskauer Partners Connie Bertram and Guy Brenner hosted “The Final Blacklisting Regulations:  What Contractors Need to Know” webinar as a follow-up to our blog post “FAR Council Issues Final Rule and DOL Issues Final Guidance on Fair Pay and Safe Workplace”.  For those who were unable to attend the webinar, it … Continue Reading

BREAKING NEWS:  FAR Council Issues Final Rule and DOL Issues Final Guidance on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces (“Blacklisting”) Executive Order, Effective October 25, 2016

By Connie Bertram, Guy Brenner and Alex Weinstein on Posted in Department of Labor, Federal Acquisitions, Labor Law
Today, the Federal Acquisition Regulations Council (“FAR Council”) and the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued its Final Rule and Guidance implementing the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order (the “Order”), commonly referred to as the “blacklisting” rule.  In total, the Final Rule, Guidance, and accompanying commentary totaled nearly 900 pages, responding to nearly … Continue Reading

BREAKING: FAR Council Publishes Final Rule On Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces (“Blacklisting”) Executive Order

By Connie Bertram, Guy Brenner and Alex Weinstein on Posted in Federal Acquisitions, Labor Law
Today, the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council (“FAR Council”) published the final rule regarding the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order (the “Order”), better known as the “blacklisting” rule.  The Order imposes a host of new obligations on government contractors with more than $500,000 in government contracts, including an obligation to report various labor law … Continue Reading

Obama Administration Publishes Spring Agency Rule List Highlighting Key Dates For Final Publication of Controversial Regulations

By Connie Bertram, Guy Brenner and Alex Weinstein on Posted in Department of Labor
The Obama administration has released its Spring Agency Rule List.  The list provides updates on the priorities of the Obama administration as it relates to pending rules and regulations.  The agenda notes that the Obama administration aims to issue the Final Rule implementing the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order (the “Order”) by August … Continue Reading

Fair Pay And Safe Workplaces Regulations Sent To OMB For Approval

By Connie Bertram, Guy Brenner and Alex Weinstein on Posted in Department of Labor, Federal Acquisitions, OFCCP
On May 4, 2016, the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) received proposed final regulations for the implementation of President Obama’s controversial Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order (the “Order”).  The Order, often referred to as the “blacklisting regulation,” imposes additional disclosure and compliance obligations on federal government contractors with contracts valued at $500,000 … Continue Reading

DOL Issues Guidance Regarding Interaction Between Affordable Care Act And Fringe Benefit Requirements Under Service Contract, Davis Bacon And Related Acts

By Connie Bertram, Daniel Davis and Alex Weinstein on Posted in Compensation, Department of Labor
The Davis Bacon Act and the Davis Bacon Related Acts (collectively “DBRA”) and the Service Contract Act (“SCA”) impose additional obligations related to fringe benefits and wages on covered contractors.  With the passing of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), there have been lingering questions as to how the mandate that Applicable Large Employers (“ALE”) provide … Continue Reading
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