On April 8, 2014 also known as Equal Pay Day, President Obama signed Executive Order 13665, which prohibits federal contractors from retaliating against employees who choose to disclose or discuss their compensation. On July 21, 2014 the OFCCP submitted to the Office of Management and Budget proposed regulations intended to implement E.O. 13665. If the…
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Bank of America v. Solis Case 1:09-cv-02009-EGS (July 2, 2014) is the latest in a series of cases sending a strong message to federal contractors that challenging the OFCCP’s jurisdiction to request additional data during compliance evaluations, and to conduct on-site reviews is not likely a winning strategy. This case started with a scheduling letter…
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Government contracts are a stable source of company revenue, but they come with strings attached. They are tough to obtain and maintain. Not only is the process of breaking into the government marketplace complicated, but complying with related regulations post award can also be a challenge. On the upside, doing business with the government is…
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Remember how we have been telling you that the OFCCP (and President Obama) would be targeting compensation practices in the near future? It looks like the time has come! Yesterday, President Obama signed amended Executive Order 11246 to prohibit discrimination retaliation against anyone discussing their own or another employee’s pay. Here is the exact text…
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by Ahmed Younies As we are rapidly approaching March 24, it is important to get started on complying with the New Rules, affecting veterans and Individuals with Disabilities (IWD’s). Federal contractors and subcontractors are encouraged to start setting up their applicant tracking systems, along with their record keeping. One significant change heralded by the new…
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