Last week, amidst the drama of Andrew Puzder’s withdrawal from consideration as the Secretary of Labor, the Trump administration quietly appointed Nicholas Geale as the acting Solicitor for the Department of Labor. The Solicitor of Labor is counsel for the various agencies within the Department of Labor, such as OFCCP and OSHA, representing them in
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Who will be the new head of OFCCP in the Trump Administration?
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Who will lead the OFCCP under a new Trump administration? The short is answer is we still don’t know.
As we previously reported, OFCCP Director Pat Shiu left the Agency in the days following the election. Deputy Director, Tom Dowd, a seasoned OFCCP official, has now taken the reins as the “Interim Acting Director” …
Trump Nominates Businessman to Head Department of Labor
President-elect Trump has announced many Cabinet appointments and last week announced Andy Puzder, head of fast food brands Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr., for Secretary of Labor. Several names were circulated in recent weeks as possible successors to outgoing Secretary Thomas Perez, including Vicki Lipnic, a current EEOC Commissioner. However, in recent days it …
First Lawsuit Challenging Fair Pay & Safe Workplaces Obligations Filed
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As anticipated, the first lawsuit challenging the legality of the Fair Pay & Safe Workplaces executive order and final rules is now on the books. Filed by the Associated Builders and Contractors, a construction trade group, and the National Association of Security Companies, the complaint contains six counts which allege the Obama administration, the FAR…
Breaking News: Final Pay Data Reporting Report and Paid Sick Leave Regulations Released
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Posted in Enforcement Update, Regulatory Update
On the eve of the end of its fiscal year, the U.S. Department of Labor has released final rules for new EEO-1 Pay Data reporting obligations as well as paid sick leave regulations for federal contractors.
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As highly anticipated, and a day before the deadline for the 2016 EEO-1 reporting period…
Complimentary Webinar: Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Final Rule
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Posted in Compliance Tip, Regulatory Update
As we previously announced, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) and the Federal Acquisition Regulatory (“FAR”) Council have published the highly-anticipated final guidance and regulations implementing President Barack Obama’s “Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces” Executive Order (E.O. 13673), often called the “Blacklisting” or “Bad Actors” Executive Order. This rule will present significant challenges and…
Department of Labor Regulatory Agenda Update
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Posted in Regulatory Update
The Department of Labor has released its Spring 2016 regulatory agenda. While the agency has accomplished many things already this year there are still a couple of items it would like to check off its list, including the following:
- Discrimination on the Basis of Sex – final rule slated for this month. OFCCP
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Additional Extension of Paid Sick Leave Comment Period
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Posted in Regulatory Update
The Department of Labor has again extended the public comment period for Executive Order 13706. Public comments are now due April 25, 2016. This is the second extension of the public comment period.
Pursuant to President’s Obama Order, the Agency has until September 30, 2016 to implement a final rule.
Paid Sick Leave Comment Period Extended
By Laura A. Mitchell on
Posted in Regulatory Update
Based on feedback received, the U.S. Department of Labor has extended the public comment period for Executive Order 13706 – Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. Comments are now due to the agency by April 12, 2016.
Comments can be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov or in writing through…
DOL Publishes Proposed Paid Sick Leave Regulations
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Posted in Regulatory Update
As anticipated, the U.S. Department of Labor has published its proposed regulations implementing Executive Order 13706 – Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. Today’s publication in the Federal Register initiates a 30-day public comment period. The comment period will close March 28, 2016.
The proposed regulations seek to implement President Obama’s Executive Order…