Contractors Brace For “Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces” Order

Per executive order 13673, at this point issued but not yet finalized, government contractors and subcontractors will have to  report regularly on their violations of 14 separate workplace laws and executive orders, and their state law equivalents. This information will be used during the contract award process to determine if a contractor is a “responsible source.” Once a contract has been awarded the requirement will not end, and additional self-reported information could result in cancellation of the contract. Jackson Lewis attorneys detail what’s required per this “controversial and onerous” executive order, the process for disclosure and what companies should do now to prepare for final implementation.