House Approves Bill Extending Anti-Discrimination Protection to Unpaid Interns Working in Federal Sector
The U.S. House of Representatives on January 11, 2016, gave unanimous approval to a bill (H.R. 3231) that would amend
New York City Becomes Latest Local Jurisdiction To Adopt Workplace Anti-Discrimination Protection for “Caregivers”
Federal anti-discrimination law currently does not explicitly include as a protected class "caregivers," i.e., employees or applicants who take time
Federal Court Rejects ADA Challenge to Employer Wellness Plan
In the first of three lawsuits brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to be decided on the merits,
EEOC and OFCCP Budgets Remain Flat In FY 2016 Government Funding Bill
The U.S. Congress last week gave final approval to a massive spending bill that will fund the federal government through
FAR Council Codifies Recently Issued Federal Contractor Employment Mandates
Pursuant to a notice published in the Federal Register on December 4, 2015, the three federal agencies responsible for administering
Businesses Operating in United Kingdom Must Disclose Steps To Prevent Human Trafficking
The United Kingdom (UK), following the lead of the United States, has become the latest jurisdiction to impose new requirements
U.S. Senate Confirms Nomination of Former Congressman Michael Michaud To Serve As the New Head of DOL-VETS
The United States Senate recently confirmed the appointment of former U.S. Representative Michael Michaud (D-ME) to serve as the new
Latest Semi-Annual Regulatory Agenda Indicates Federal Enforcement Agencies Will Be Very Active During Last Year of Obama Administration
Federal law requires most federal executive branch agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Labor's
Senate Committee Unanimously Advances “Ban-the-Box” Bill Covering Federal Contractors
U.S. Senate Committee recently gave unanimous approval to proposed legislation that would bar federal contractors from asking applicants for criminal
NEW PAID SICK LEAVE MANDATES COMING FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS
President Obama has signed a new Executive Order (E.O.) that will require many federal contractors and subcontractors to offer a