The U.S. Department of Labor published some guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which provides American businesses with fewer than 500 employees funds to provide employees with paid leave, either for the employee’s own health needs or to care for family members. The … [Read more...] about DOL Issues Guidance on the FFCRA
No More Self-Certification for WOSBs and EDWOSB
Self-certification for women owned small businesses (WOSBs) and economically disadvantaged women owned small business (EDWOSB) under the SBA will no loner be available this year. For companies already certified, there will be special rules. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about No More Self-Certification for WOSBs and EDWOSB
Rising Suspensions and Debarments Among Federal Contractors
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor Patrick Pizzella outlines how the Department is using suspension and debarment to protect government programs from fraud. See here for more information: … [Read more...] about Rising Suspensions and Debarments Among Federal Contractors
US Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
From November 11-17, events were hosted across the country to celebrate the work of apprentices and to connect them to future employers. See here for more information: https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20191111 … [Read more...] about US Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
Minimum Annual Salary for Exemptions Increases
Effective January 1, 2020, the minimum annual salary for the executive, administrative, and professional exemptions will increase from $23,660 to $35,568 (or $684 per week). See here for more information: https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=c5990ca2-af15-4b21-81b5-377206570c75 … [Read more...] about Minimum Annual Salary for Exemptions Increases
Presidential Candidates Making Diversity Data Part of Their Platforms
Several democratic presidential candidates have made pay inequity a part of their campaign, including requiring federal contractors to report pay and diversity data, and withholding federal contracts from employers with poor records advancing diversity and pay equity. See here for more … [Read more...] about Presidential Candidates Making Diversity Data Part of Their Platforms