On March 27, 2017, President Trump repealed Executive Order 13673 Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces, also known as the “blacklisting rule.” We previously posted a blog about this rule back in August 2016 when it was signed by President Obama. This rule was controversial because it would have required federal contractors to disclose information related [...]
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved an updated version of the disability self-ID form and now it expires January 31, 2020. Here is the updated PDF version: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/sec503/Self_ID_Forms/VoluntarySelf-ID_CC-305_ENG_JRF_QA_508c.pdf. The OFCCP’s website says “NOTICE: OMB has renewed the self-id form with an expiration date of January 31, 2020. Federal contractors must either download the [...]
On August 25, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) and Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) published the final rule implementing Executive Order 13673 Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces in the Federal Register. Although the final rule officially takes effect October 25, 2016, full implementation will be phased-in as detailed below. Contractor Disclosures: Phased-In [...]
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has once again updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) pertaining to Section 503 (disability) regulations and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) regulations. The new Section 503 FAQ outlines what self-identified-disability information a Federal contractor or subcontractor must store in order to remain in compliance with [...]