January 18, 2025
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The U.S. Department of Labor

DOL issues regulations ensuring federal contractors comply with LGBTQ non-discrimination protections

Steve Lee, Editor06 mins

WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued final regulations implementing President Obama’s executive order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces. Among its provisions, the regulations will help to ensure companies contracting with the federal government comply with non-discrimination protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity. “Federal contracts should deliver value for taxpayers in a way…

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Secretary of Labor Tom Perez: Promoting opportunity for all Americans

Steve Lee, Editor04 mins

Pride Month gives us an opportunity to recognize the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans have had on our nation. Here at the U.S. Department of Labor, it’s also a chance for us to recommit to ensure equal rights for LGBT workers, and to celebrate the great work we’ve done on this front….

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Comment period on proposed sex discrimination rule extended

Steve Lee, Editor02 mins

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a two-week extension of the comment period for its proposed rule governing the obligations of federal contractors and subcontractors not to discriminate on the basis of sex in their employment practices. The extension ensures that the public has time to comment on the impact of the U.S….

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