You may have forgotten this was even “a thing.”
Remember back in 2021 when President Biden issued Executive Order 14042, which required many federal contractors to ensure that employees working on federal contracts had...more
But no need to start rolling up sleeves just yet.
It has been quite a while since we talked about the federal contractor vaccinate mandate, and if you have forgotten what all that fuss was about....more
Well, not yet, but possibly soon.
Remember the nationwide injunction from Georgia that put a halt to the federal contractor vaccine requirements? Well, in addition to appealing that decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals...more
For at least a month.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has denied the government's motion to lift the nationwide preliminary injunction against the contractor vaccine mandate, which was issued on...more
It's now 3-0 against the feds, in case you're counting.
A federal judge in Louisiana issued yet another preliminary injunction preventing enforcement of the federal contractor vaccine mandate. Judge Dee D. Drell...more
Contractors collectively breathe sigh of relief.
A federal judge in Georgia issued today a nationwide preliminary injunction that prohibits the government from enforcing the vaccine mandate that applies to federal...more
12/7/2021
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A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction that prohibits the federal government from enforcing the COVID-19 vaccine mandate that applies to federal contractors. The injunction applies only in the states of Kentucky,...more
12/1/2021
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Mark your calendars.
Consistent with the White House's statement, the deadline for covered contractors to comply with the vaccine mandate has been pushed back. According to updated Guidance issued by the Safer Federal...more
Administration is pushing back deadline.
According to a White House press release, the deadline for contractors to ensure covered contractor employees are vaccinated will be delayed until January 4th. In addition,...more
Affiliated entities may now be covered.
The Safer Federal Workplace Task Force issued additional FAQs yesterday regarding the vaccine mandate for federal contractors. Two of these new FAQs have the potential to...more
So many questions, only a few more answered.
As federal contractors grapple with all the uncertainties around the vaccine mandate, the White House’s Safer Federal Workforce Task Force has issued additional FAQs supporting...more
As we reported on Friday, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force complied with Executive Order 14042 (“Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors”) by issuing guidance for federal contractors on...more
9/27/2021
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Vaccine mandate for many contractors is now imminent.
As ordered by President Joe Biden, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force issued guidance today for federal contractors regarding COVID-19 prevention. Given the...more
9/27/2021
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You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him get vaccinated. Well, maybe you can.
President Biden issued announcements yesterday relating to mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations. One announcement applies to all...more
Federal contractor employees, roll up your sleeves!
This won't hurt a bit.
President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order yesterday on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. The EO will...more
The Final Rule is out, and it’s good news!
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs issued a Final Rule providing that it has no authority over TRICARE health care providers. The Rule follows a notice and comment...more
Like many other states, South Carolina has taken steps to ensure unemployment benefits are available to workers affected by COVID-19. The Department of Employment and Workforce reported that it is receiving more than 4,000...more
The OFCCP’s Scheduling Letters have been updated. But only slightly!
The Office of Management and Budget has approved the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ request to revise the Scheduling Letters that...more
Perhaps it’s not quite business as usual after all.
Last week we reported that the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs announced that it was essentially operating as normal, regardless of the nationwide...more
Coronavirus or not, the OFCCP is not hitting the "pause" button on compliance reviews.
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs published an announcement today regarding its response to the COVID-19 crisis....more