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Here are the latest developments from the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
New Religious Exemption Final Rule. OFCCP recently finalized a rule to “clarify the contours” of Executive Order 11246 on religious exemptions and its related obligations. “Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause’s Religious Exemption,” which OFCCP finalized on December 9, 2020, establishes protections for religious organizations to “hire employees who will further their religious missions, thereby providing clarity that may expand the eligible pool of federal contractors and subcontractors.” OFCCP’s news release on the final rules states that the agency has answered frequently asked questions to help explain the rule, which goes into effect on January 8, 2021. OFCCP will conduct a webinar for stakeholders on the final rule on January 8, 2021, a
Friday, January 8, 2021
Here are the latest developments from the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
New Religious Exemption Final Rule. OFCCP recently finalized a rule to “clarify the contours” of Executive Order 11246 on religious exemptions and its related obligations. “Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause’s Religious Exemption,” which OFCCP finalized on December 9, 2020, establishes protections for religious organizations to “hire employees who will further their religious missions, thereby providing clarity that may expand the eligible pool of federal contractors and subcontractors.” OFCCP’s news release on the final rules states that the agency has answered frequently asked questions to help explain the rule, which goes into effect on January 8, 2021. OFCCP will conduct a webinar for stakeholders on the final rule on January 8, 2021, as well.
“Sincere”
Of particular note, a “religious corporation, association, educational institution, or society” is defined as a corporation, association, educational institution, society, school, college, university, or institution of learning that meets the following four requirements: (1) is organized for a religious purpose; (2) holds itself out to the public as carrying out a religious purpose; (3) engages in activity consistent with, and in furtherance of, that religious purpose; and (4) operates on a not-for-profit basis
or presents other strong evidence that its purpose is substantially religious. The fourth prong shows that there “may be rare situations. . . where an organization is legally constituted as a for-profit enterprise yet infused with religious purpose.”
Key Provisions in the 2021 NDAA for Government Contractors, December 11, 2020, Jon Williams
‘Tis the season for holiday cheer and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA, commonly referred to as “must pass” legislation, is a key legislative vehicle that Congress uses each year to address a wide variety of issues, from defense spending to small business contracting matters. And this year is no different. Based on the recent Conference Report, the 2021 NDAA heading to the President will contain numerous provisions that will impact contractors doing business with the federal government. There is still some intrigue as to whether the President will sign the bill or if there may be further changes, which we will continue to monitor.