Insights | PilieroMazza, Law Firm, Government Contracts Attorney

SBA Seeks Comments on Proposed Updates to the 8(a) Program and Many Other Government Contracting Programs

On September 9, 2022, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published a proposed rule that would make many significant changes to SBA’s 8(a) program requirements, the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and HUBZone programs, subcontracting, protests, and more. Public comments on SBA’s proposals are due by November 8, 2022. Government contractors that participate in any of SBA’s small business programs should take note of the proposed changes and consider whether to address them through public comment. There is a lot to unpack in this . . . Read More

Time Is Running Out: Federal Contractor Data at Risk of Public Disclosure Unless Objections Are Filed by Monday

Publications, Client Alerts 09.13.22

By: Dozier L. Gardner, Jr.

On August 19, 2022, the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published a public notice to contractors about a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) for all EEO-1 Reports submitted between 2016–2020. Even though your company was not contacted directly, if your company filed an EEO-1 Report during that period, you must object to the disclosure by next Monday, September 19, 2022, or risk public release of sensitive information about . . . Read More

GSA Opens Doors to Union Organizers on Federal Contracts: What Contractors Need to Know

Publications, Client Alerts 09.12.22

By: Sarah L. Nash, Nichole D. Atallah

On September 2, 2022, the General Services Administration (GSA) issued a final rule regarding union access to GSA facilities. The changes, which are effective immediately, come following a White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment recommendation for GSA to except union organizing and bargaining from the GSA’s general prohibition on soliciting, posting, and distributing materials in GSA-controlled property. While the previous version of the regulations included an exception for union organizer access to federal employees, there was no such exception for . . . Read More

Federal News Network Interviews PilieroMazza’s Kevin Barnett: OFCCP to Disclose Confidential Federal Contractor Data

News 09.02.22

DOL’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs recently published a notice to contractors about a Freedom of Information Act request from the Center for Investigative Reporting for all EEO-1 Reports submitted between 2016–2020. In this interview, PilieroMazza ’s Kevin Barnett discusses the implications of releasing sensitive information and how government contractors can protect themselves. Visit this link to hear the interview and this link to read Kevin’s client alert on the topic. About Kevin Barnett Kevin is Counsel in PilieroMazza’s Government Contracts Group , where he advises . . . Read More

Action Required: Federal Contractor Data at Risk of Public Disclosure

Client Alerts, Publications 08.24.22

By: Dozier L. Gardner, Jr.

On August 19, 2022, the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published a public notice to contractors about a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) for all EEO-1 Reports submitted between 2016–2020. Even though your company was not contacted directly, if your company filed an EEO-1 Report during that period, you must object to the disclosure by September 19, 2022, or risk public release of sensitive information about your workforce. . . . Read More

Labor & Employment Scoop! Important Takeaways for Government Contractors from NILG 2022

Blog, Labor & Employment 08.18.22

By: Sara N. Strosser

In this blog, PilieroMazza ’s Labor & Employment attorney Sara Nasseri summarizes important takeaways for government contractors from the National Industry Liaison Group (NILG) Conference in July, which focuses on developments and updates surrounding EEO, affirmative action, HR compliance and diversity and inclusion issues. Described below are key priority items for the OFCCP and the EEOC, as well as updates to state laws impacting government contractors in 2022 and beyond. Also, please visit this link to register for PilieroMazza’s upcoming webinar detailing these changes and how to . . . Read More