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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged with assuring healthy, safe, working environments. OSHA sets and enforces safety standards and policies. Examples of OSHA's duties include setting limits on workers' exposure to hazardous substances, ensuring workers have access to safety information and protective equipment, and providing employers and workers proper training to prevent dangerous conditions. less -
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OFCCP Week In Review: July 2024 #2

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The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment... In today’s edition, they discuss: - SCOTUS’ Retirement of “Chevron Doctrine” Has...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: May 2024 #2

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Monday, April 13, 2024: Contractors Have Second Opportunity to Comment on OFCCP’s Supply & Service Contractor Portal Information Collection - OFCCP published in the Federal Register Notice of a 30-day public comment period...more

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Beltway Buzz - May 2024

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The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

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OFCCP Week In Review: May 2024

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Monday, April 29, 2024: U.S. EEOC Released Finalized Controversial Update to its Workplace Harassment Guidance - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) finalized updates to the agency’s sub-regulatory...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: March 2024 #3

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Monday, March 11, 2024: Biden “Hits the Brakes” on Non-Defense Discretionary Budgets for Federal Agencies Joining Congress’ Historic Pivot Away from Both Bigger Federal Agencies and Bigger Social Programs - With the...more

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Beltway Buzz - March 2024

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The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business. ...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: January 2024 #3

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024: US DOL‘s WHD Published Its “Employee or Independent Contractor” Classification Final Rule - The U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) Wage and Hour Division (“WHD”) published its much anticipated...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: December 2023 #2

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023: JOLTS Report – Job Openings Decreased by 617k in September, Rate Decreased to 5.3% - Confirming that the U.S. jobs market is continuing to shrink (as the Federal Reserve hopes to help tame...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: November 2023 #2

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023: US DOL Honored 859 Civilian Employers with 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards - Corresponding with Veterans Day 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans Employment and Training Service...more

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Beltway Buzz - September 2023 #5

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Shutdown Showdown. Rather than hurtling into a federal government shutdown, this week has been more of a slow, gradual, depressing slide into the shutdown, as it became apparent this week that last-minute measures to keep the...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: July 2023 #5

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Monday, July 31, 2023: Part IV (Finale): Four Implications Impacting Federal Government Contractors & Employers Following the SCOTUS Decision in the Harvard & UNC Cases + “Life Preserver” Practical Next Step Suggestions - ...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: July 2023 #4

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Part III: Four Implications Impacting Federal Government Contractors & Employers Following the SCOTUS Decision in the Harvard & UNC Cases + “Life Preserver” Practical Next Step Suggestions - This is Part III of a Four-Part...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – April 2023

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Takeaways from Biden Administration’s Initiative to Promote Equal Opportunity in Federally Funded Infrastructure Projects - On March 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the launch of the “Mega...more

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OSHA Announces Interim Final Rule on Antitrust Whistleblower Retaliation Claims

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) of the U.S. Department of Labor has released a new rule that will give antitrust whistleblowers added protection against retaliation. The new rule establishes...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – February 2023 #3

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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS - More Changes to Come on the ‘Made in America’ Front - In his State of the Union speech, President Biden announced “new standards to require all construction materials used in federal...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 2022 #4

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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS - Enhancing the Security of the Software Supply Chain Through Secure Software Development Practices - The Office of Management and Budget published a memo to implement National Institute of...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: September 2022

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The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Cynthia L. Hackerott. In today’s edition,...more

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Beltway Buzz - August 2022 #2

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Congressional Update. It’s the dog days of summer in Washington, D.C., and both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives are out on recess. But Congress is still making news....more

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Beltway Buzz - June 2022 #2

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Last week, in part one of our two-part Summer Forecast of labor and employment-related legislative and agency developments, the Buzz took a look at the U.S. Congress and what our legislators might have in store for employers...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: April 2022 #4

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The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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The Top 18 Workplace Law Stories from March 2022

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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Independent Contractor Rule Reinstated, OFCCP Targets Pay Equity Audits, OSHA Focuses on Health Care Facilities – Employment Law...

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As featured in #WorkforceWednesday: This week, we look at a range of developments shifting the enforcement approach across federal agencies and how employers can comply with these shifts....more

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#WorkforceWednesday: Independent Contractor Rule Reinstated, OFCCP Targets Pay Equity Audits, OSHA Focuses on Health Care...

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This week, we look at a range of developments shifting the enforcement approach across federal agencies and how employers can comply with these shifts. Texas Court Reinstates DOL Independent Contractor Rule A district...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: February 2022 #4

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The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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