Although the Blacklisting Rules are gone, President Trump has yet to rescind some other significant executive orders of the Obama administration affecting federal contractors, including the executive orders on paid sick leave (Executive Order 13706) and minimum wage (Executive Order 13658).
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Has Executive Order 13706 been rescinded?
Although the Blacklisting Rules are gone, President Trump has yet to rescind some other significant executive orders of the Obama administration affecting federal contractors, including the executive orders on paid sick leave (Executive Order 13706) and minimum wage (Executive Order 13658).
Is Executive Order 13658 still in effect?
These new Executive Order 13658 rates shall take effect on January 1, 2022.
When did EO 13706 go into effect?
Effective November 29, 2016, the Department of Labor has issued regulations to implement Executive Order 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors, signed by President Obama on September 7, 2015.
Who Does Executive Order 13706 apply to?
Executive Order 13706 applies to new contracts and replacements for expiring contracts with the Federal Government starting January 1, 2017. It applies to federal contracts for construction and many types of federal contracts for services.
Do contractors get sick pay?
Firstly, a contractor must have been ill for 4 consecutive days which includes weekends. That means if a contractor is ill from Friday through to Monday, they are eligible for sick pay.
What is EO paid sick leave?
Executive Order 13706 was signed on September 7, 2015, and requires parties that enter into covered contracts with the federal government to provide covered employees with up to seven days of paid sick leave annually, including paid leave allowing for family care.
What was the purpose of Executive Order 13658?
On February 12, 2014, President Obama signed Executive Order 13658, “Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors,” to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 for all workers on Federal construction and service contracts.
Is Executive Order 13665 still in effect?
Even though the above was revoked, Executive Order 13665, which requires contractors to use “pay transparency language” in their handbooks and on their bulletin boards, is still in effect.
Do you get sick pay on zero hours contract?
If you’re on a zero hours contract, you can still get sick pay – you should ask your employer for it.
What are EO 13706 contracts?
Who signed Executive Order 13658?
President Obama
On February 12, 2014, President Obama signed Executive Order 13658, “Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors,” to raise the minimum wage to $10.10 for all workers on Federal construction and service contracts.
What is the policy on paid sick leave?
Policy. This order seeks to increase efficiency and cost savings in the work performed by parties that contract with the Federal Government by ensuring that employees on those contracts can earn up to 7 days or more of paid sick leave annually, including paid leave allowing for family care.
What are the rules for paid sick leave for contractors?
(b) A contractor may not set a limit on the total accrual of paid sick leave per year, or at any point in time, at less than 56 hours. (c) Paid sick leave earned under this order may be used by an employee for an absence resulting from: (i) physical or mental illness, injury, or medical condition;
What has the Obama administration done for US?
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