Those familiar with federal contracting requirements know that federal contractors and subcontractors who meet certain jurisdictional thresholds (collectively “contractors”) are required to prepare an affirmative action plan...more
In response to town hall meetings held late last year, the OFCCP has taken a number of actions geared toward addressing some of the contractor concerns discussed during those meetings. In particular, several of the directives...more
It hasn’t taken long, and if there was ever any wonder, it’s been put to rest. In the first weeks of the Trump administration we’ve seen wide-reaching philosophical shifts. But how will those shifts impact labor and...more
Friday we took a look at two important labor and employment questions for automotive employers and suggested next steps to consider during 2017. Today we’ll examine questions three and four....more
2/16/2017
/ Automotive Industry ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Duty to Accommodate ,
E-Verify ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Eligibility Verification ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Form I-9 ,
H-1B ,
Hiring & Firing ,
L-1 ,
LGBTQ ,
Paid Sick Leave Act ,
Sexual Orientation ,
Strategic Enforcement Plan ,
Title VII ,
Trump Administration
Foley’s Automotive Industry Team has prepared this report that examines what the litigation, enforcement, and regulatory landscape will look like in 2017. Inside, you will learn about:
- Managing warranty, recall, and...more
1/13/2017
/ Antitrust Violations ,
Automobile Recall ,
Automotive Industry ,
Compliance ,
Connected Cars ,
Contract Disputes ,
Cybersecurity ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Contractors ,
NHTSA ,
Safety Standards ,
Small Business ,
Trump Administration ,
Warranties
A trio of recent court decisions staying implementation of the controversial persuader rule, most of the much-criticized Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces (“FPSW”) executive order, and the Department of Labor’s highly publicized...more
12/16/2016
/ Arbitration ,
Barack Obama ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
EEO-1 ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Executive Orders ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces ,
Federal Contractors ,
Labor Law Violations ,
Minimum Salary ,
Notice Requirements ,
Over-Time ,
Paycheck Transparency ,
Persuader Rules ,
Preliminary Injunctions ,
Subcontractors ,
White-Collar Exemptions
Earlier this year, the final rule and guidance regarding President Obama’s controversial Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces (also known as the “Blacklisting”) executive order — which requires companies and organizations seeking...more
7/13/2016
/ Corporate Counsel ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Executive Orders ,
Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces ,
Federal Contractors ,
Final Rules ,
Labor Law Violations ,
Memorandum of Guidance ,
NLRB ,
OMB ,
Reporting Requirements
It is the Tuesday after a long holiday weekend, and you are faithfully going through the pile of mail on your desk when you spy an envelope from the United States Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance...more
9/9/2015
/ Affirmative Action ,
Contractor Audits ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Discrimination ,
Documentation ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Contractors ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Applicants ,
Job Promotions ,
OFCCP ,
Recruitment Policies ,
Scheduling Letters ,
Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) ,
Young Lawyers
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes. David Bowie’s familiar refrain has become the motto of federal contractors everywhere as they struggle to keep pace with the numerous regulatory changes and enforcement initiatives currently being...more
10/1/2014
/ Affirmative Action ,
Amended Regulation ,
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Discrimination ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Enforcement ,
Federal Contractors ,
OFCCP ,
Veterans ,
Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA)
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) enforcement is meant to ensure affirmative action and equal opportunity employment for job seekers and wage earners.
The federal government spends more than $500...more