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The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an increase to the minimum wage for certain workers performing work on or in connection with federal contracts covered by Executive Order 13658. Effective May 11, 2026, covered contractors must comply with the new wage rates and applicable employee notice requirements. Which Contracts Does This Apply To? This Executive Order only applies to federal contracts that: Were entered into between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, and Have not been renewe …

Several federal labor law posting updates are expected in the near future. While not all of these changes require immediate action from employers, it is important for HR professionals and business owners to understand what may be coming and how it could affect workplace compliance. Throughout this blog post, we’ll go through key anticipated changes along with recommended best practices to keep you and your business prepared. Potential EEOC Poster Revision One of the most significant antici …

Federal Contractor Labor Law Changes: EEO, Minimum Wage and Pay Transparency Federal contractors and subcontractors have historically faced additional employment law requirements involving equal employment opportunity, minimum wages, pay transparency, and workplace notices. Several important changes occurred during 2015 and 2016, when federal agencies implemented new contractor-related rules and posting requirements. Since then, additional executive orders, court decisions, and agency actions ha …