by PC Editorial Staff | Nov 9, 2021 | Biden Administration, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Federal Contractors, Vaccinations
On November 1st, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force issued new FAQs about COVID-19 workplace safety guidance for federal contractors and subcontractors. Generally, the FAQS cover contractors subject to Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety...
by PC Editorial Staff | Nov 2, 2021 | Biden Administration, DOL, OSHA
The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced the release of a proposed heat hazard standard. Markedly, the standard is an example of the Biden Administration’s commitment to workplace safety, climate resilience, and environmental justice. Explicitly, the Occupational...
by PC Editorial Staff | Oct 26, 2021 | Biden Administration, Discrimination, gender identity, LGBTQ
The Biden Administration recently released a national gender equity and equality strategy to “advance the full participation of all people.” Generally, the White House believes that advancing gender equity and equality is fundamental to every individual’s: economic...
by Editorial Staff | Sep 28, 2021 | Biden Administration, Coronavirus (COVID-19), Federal Contractors
On September 24th, 2021, the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force) released new federal workforce COVID guidance. In brief, the White House COVID-19 Response Team leads the Task Force. The General Services Administration (GSA) and the Office of Personnel...
by Editorial Staff | Sep 21, 2021 | Biden Administration, DOL, Wage & Hour
On September 20th, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a joint employer rule postponement. In brief, the original Joint Employer Rule went into effect in March 2020 during the Donald J. Trump administration. However, since the original effective date,...
by Editorial Staff | Aug 31, 2021 | Biden Administration, COBRA, IRS
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a new notice to address upcoming expiring COBRA premium assistance for covered employees. Markedly, the Notice of Expiration of Period of Premium Assistance satisfies specific requirements under the American Rescue Plan Act...