Executive Order (E.O.) 13496, signed on January 30, 2009, mandates that certain government contractors and subcontractors post notices informing their employees of their rights under federal labor laws. This executive order applies to all government contracts, except for collective bargaining agreements and contracts for purchases under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
Quick Hits
- E.O. 13496 requires government contractors and subcontractors to post notices informing employees of their rights under federal labor laws.
- The DOL is seeking an extension of the current approval to collect information related to E.O. 13496 to ensure its enforcement through the complaint procedure.
- OFCCP remains the primary enforcement body for complaints under E.O. 13496 despite significant staff reductions.
Under the regulatory provisions of E.O. 13496 (29 C.F.R. Part 471), contractors and subcontractors are required to post notices detailing employees’ rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). These notices must include information on activities that are illegal under the Act, a general description of the remedies available to employees, and contact information for further assistance. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) estimates that it will annually continue to receive approximately ten complaints alleging failures to comply with the notice posting requirements of E.O. 13496.
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