Back in April of this year the OFCCP submitted for public comment revised scheduling letters for 11246 compliance evaluations (full audits), compliance checks, and Section 503 (disability) focused reviews, along with a new scheduling letter for VEVRAA focused reviews. As expected, the reaction in the federal contracting community was one of alarm. Continue Reading...
Increase of Federal Contractor Minimum Wage to $10.35 per hour
In February of 2014, President Obama signed Executive Order 13658, "Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors," to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 as of January 1, 2015 for all workers on Federal construction and service contracts. The minimum wage paid by Federal Contractors has been raised in each subsequent year since, standing at $10.15 as Continue Reading...
President Obama to Sign Executive Order Protecting LGBT Individuals from Workplace Discrimination by Federal Contractors
Federal contractors, it's time to review and update your EEO policy as it relates to LGBT employees and job applicants. President Obama announced yesterday that he will sign an executive order mandating Federal contractors to prohibit workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. His signature could come as early Continue Reading...
