The Department of Labor (DOL) published a Final Rule implementing Executive Order 14026 “Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors.” The Final Rule raises the hourly minimum wage to $15 per hour for workers performing work on or in connection with a covered federal contract beginning January 30, 2022. The Final Rule also increases the [...]
On January 7, Biden nominated Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as the Secretary of Labor. If confirmed, Walsh would be the first union member to fill the role in almost 50 years. Walsh joined Laborer’s Union Local 223 as a tradesman at age 21, later becoming President of the Union. He rose to serve as the [...]
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced that the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) had a record-setting fiscal year (FY) 2019. During FY 2019, the OFCCP obtained a record $40,569,816 in monetary settlements for affected class members, more than $16 million more than the next highest year in FY 2017. In fact, the [...]
On September 30, Eugene Scalia was sworn into office as the official Secretary of Labor. Secretary Scalia previously served as Solicitor of Labor, pursuing initiatives to protect low-wage workers, reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens, and enhance enforcement of workplace safety laws. Prior to his confirmation, he was a longtime labor and employment partner at business law [...]
Bloomberg BNA reported today that Ondray Harris will step down as Director of the OFCCP. The current Deputy Director, Craig Leen, is reported to be the interim OFCCP director. We will keep you updated on the OFCCP’s leadership changes.