From: Federal Law Alerts
OFCCP Announces Final Rule Prohibiting Pay Secrecy
From: Federal Law Alerts
On September 10, 2015, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published a Final Rule implementing Executive Order (EO) 13665 issued by President Obama on April 8, 2014, which prohibits federal contractors from discriminating against employees or job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants. EO 13665 amends EO 11246, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin.
The Final Rule generally applies to any business or organization that:
- Holds a single federal contract, subcontract, or federally assisted construction contract in excess of $10,000;
- Has federal contracts or subcontracts that have a combined total in excess of $10,000 in any 12-month period; or
- Holds government bills of lading, serves as a depository of federal funds, or is an issuing and paying agency for U.S. saving bonds and notes in any amount.
The Final Rule goes effect on January 11, 2016.
Read the Final Rule
View the FAQs on the Final Rule
