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Defense Contractors May Be Barred From Using Pre-Dispute Arbitration Provisions With Employees

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Legislative Developments

Connecticut is chock-full of defense contractors. Which is why an amendment that was slipped into the Senate defense appropriations bill should now be one that is closely followed by those contractors. This week, the Senate approved of an amendment that will prohibit defense contractors from requiring their employees sign arbitration agreements as a condition of… Continue Reading

Further Updates on E-Verify and the Executive Order to Implement It for All Federal Contractors

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations

Since my original post on the subject of Executive Order 12989 yesterday (and the sweeping effects it will have for all federal contractors), others have also added their comments to the subject. Among some of the notable posts: The brand-new Florida Employment Law Blog (run by my former colleague Richard Tuschman — congrats, Richard!) predicts negative… Continue Reading

Government Contractors Ordered to Use E-Verify to Confirm Employment Eligibility of Newly Hired Employees

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Human Resources (HR) Compliance, Laws and Regulations

Most people think that changes to the laws or the way companies conduct business can only happen through the legislative changes.  But an Executive Order effective this week reminds us of the power of Executive Branch.    Effective immediately, all federal contractors must now agree to use E-Verify, an Internet-based system operated by U.S. government, to electronically verify… Continue Reading