OFCCP’s Proposed Pay Equity Reporting Rule Has Arrived

It’s really happening. The OFCCP is now delivering a key item on its list of coming attractions with its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding collection of summary data on federal contractors’ and subcontractors’ compensation practices. The OFCCP would use the information in the reports to compile and publish aggregate industry compensation data and standards….
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Pay Equity Remains in the Spotlight

On April 8, 2014 also known as Equal Pay Day, President Obama signed Executive Order 13665, which prohibits federal contractors from retaliating against employees who choose to disclose or discuss their compensation. On July 21, 2014 the OFCCP submitted to the Office of Management and Budget proposed regulations intended to implement E.O. 13665. If the…
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It Doesn’t Pay to Dare The OFCCP’s Requests for Data!

Bank of America v. Solis Case 1:09-cv-02009-EGS (July 2, 2014) is the latest in a series of cases sending a strong message to federal contractors that challenging the OFCCP’s jurisdiction to request additional data during compliance evaluations, and to conduct on-site reviews is not likely a winning strategy. This case started with a scheduling letter…
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Doing Business with the Government must be a Strategic Decision

Government contracts are a stable source of company revenue, but they come with strings attached. They are tough to obtain and maintain. Not only is the process of breaking into the government marketplace complicated, but complying with related regulations post award can also be a challenge. On the upside, doing business with the government is…
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