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Latest DEI Executive Order raises compliance issues for federal contractors

by Tammy Binford

President Donald Trump’s latest order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices by employers brings up issues about how employers with federal contracts can ensure compliance.

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A time to be born, a time to die

The ancient words of Ecclesiastes have rarely had such force, as we watch in dazed horror as Russian bombs and missiles crash into Ukrainian homes and hospitals, killing mother and child, soldier and civilian. Innocent...

Mar 31, 2022 · Federal Employment Law Insider

Agencies pursue retaliation initiative

In November 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced they had joined forces to target employer retaliation...

Mar 31, 2022 · Federal Employment Law Insider

Budget thwarts labor, employment enforcement hopes

Congress finally succeeded in passing a 2022 budget, but the administration’s ambitious hopes for rebuilding the labor and employment enforcement agencies were completely abandoned. Although passing this budget is...

Mar 31, 2022 · Federal Employment Law Insider

Supreme Court prepared to end ‘administrative state’

In its recent ruling on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) “vaccine mandate,” the U.S. Supreme Court signaled it was ready to remake how the federal government functions. Vaccine mandate In...

Mar 31, 2022 · Federal Employment Law Insider

USDA proposes ‘bad boy’ clauses in new acquisition regulation

Without fanfare, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a proposed acquisition rule that raises the prospect of government “blacklisting” of contractors. In the proposed rule, issued February 17, 2022, the...

Mar 31, 2022 · Federal Employment Law Insider

Judge reinstates Trump independent contractor rule

On March 14, 2022, U.S. District Judge Marcia Crone of the Eastern District of Texas invalidated the Biden administration’s action on and reinstated the Trump administration’s independent contractor rule. The Trump rule...

Mar 31, 2022 · Federal Employment Law Insider

#MeToo message received: Congress nixes arbitration clauses

Viewed as a risk mitigation tool, arbitration clauses are included in employment contracts and policies to route employer/employee disputes to a private forum and outside of the courthouse. Employers are attracted to...

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Counting to 40 with PTO for overtime purposes in a workweek

Q Can you clarify whether we must pay employees overtime if their 40 straight-time hours include paid time off (PTO) and then they work above that 40 hours? A Starting with the basic overtime law under the Fair Labor...

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FMLA-covered? Employee needs time off to get custody of granddaughter

Q An employee will need time off to attend out-of-state court hearings to request custody of her granddaughter. Would her leave fall under Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protection? A If the employee is otherwise...

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Can offer be pulled if job candidate won’t follow our vax-or-test policy?

Q Our COVID-19 policy calls for vaccination or testing and masking “at all times.” We made a verbal offer to a candidate for a position requiring travel to trade shows, but when she learned about our vaccine-or-test...

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You can require overtime, but keep these things in mind

Q Can nonexempt employees be forced to work overtime, and what is the legal recourse if they refuse to do the extra required work? A Yes, nonexempt employees can be required to work overtime hours and be disciplined or...

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4 reasons to update your employee handbook in 2022

Annual reviews of employee handbooks can help you stay ahead of the curve. Prudent employers are proactive, rather than reactive, in being prepared to deal with workplace issues. Here are four key areas of change you...

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