Federal Contractors

New and Updated

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Affirmative Action: Federal

  Updated to reflect the rescission of two guidance documents related to voluntary affirmative action, effective June 29, 2026.

• Type:

  Quick Reference

  Trump's Executive Orders - What They Cover and How They Impact HR

  Updated to reflect the June 30, 2026, US Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. Barbara that invalidates Executive Order 14160.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Immigration, Form I-9 and Work Visas: Federal

  Updated to reflect the latest legal developments related to the $100,000 H-1B fee as of June 15, 2026.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking: Federal

  Updated to reflect the federal  reclassification of certain marijuana products to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Federal Contracts

  Updated to reflect an increase in the minimum wage for federal contractors, effective May 11, 2026. 

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  Legal Timetable

  Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Increases to $13.65

  Updated to reflect the 2026 annual inflation adjustment to the minimum wage.

• Type:

  Legal Timetable

  Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Is Adjusted for Inflation

• Date:

  April 1, 2026

  Type:

  News

  Federal Contractors Must Agree Not to Engage in "Racially Discriminatory" DEI

  A new executive order directs federal agencies to include in all contracts a clause in which contractors and subcontractors reject certain diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) activities.

• Type:

  50-State Charts

  E-Verify Laws by State

  Updated to reflect E-Verify requirements for nonresidential construction contractors, subcontractors and labor brokers in Ohio.

• Type:

  How To

  How to Navigate Federal Contractor Status and Compliance Obligations

  This How To provides the steps to determine whether an employer qualifies as a federal contractor and which laws apply to your organization.