Federal Contractors in Construction and New EO Targeting Diversity Requirements: Contractual Obligations, Enforcement
Revocation of Executive Order 11246; Impact on Current and Future Obligations; Regulatory Effect
A live 90-minute CLE video webinar with interactive Q&A
This CLE webinar will examine the impact the recently issued Executive Order 14173, "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity" (EO 14173), will have on federal contractors, many of whom are in the construction industry. The panel will address how federal contractors may satisfy current contractual obligations, create revised contractual provisions to reflect the new EO's requirements, and navigate a rapidly evolving regulatory regime to mitigate the risk of enforcement action.
Outline
- Introduction
- History of EO 11246
- EO 14173
- Purpose
- Requirements
- Regulatory and agency impact
- OFCCP
- FAR
- Others
- Effect on federal contractors and subs
- Contracts
- DEI initiatives
- Interaction with other nondiscrimination laws
- Enforcement
- Best practices to mitigate risk of enforcement action
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key considerations:
- What are EO 14173's requirements for federal contractors including those in the construction industry?
- What impact will the rescission of EO 11246 have on federal contractors?
- How does the new EO impact contractual provisions to be included in agreements?
- How should federal contractors move forward with current contractual obligations that incorporate language that was previously required under EO 11246?
- How may the new EO affect agency enforcement action?
Faculty
Morgan Pike Epperson
Attorney
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart
Ms. Epperson relies on her background in human resources, the hospitality industry, and employment litigation to offer... | Read More
Ms. Epperson relies on her background in human resources, the hospitality industry, and employment litigation to offer clients practical solutions to employment challenges. In her practice, she counsels and defends federal contractors and subcontractors throughout the U.S. on jurisdictional, compliance, and enforcement issues involving the United States Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Ms. Epperson works with in-house counsel and human resources professionals to offer pragmatic advice on Affirmative Action Programs and legally mandated government reporting obligations and often provides guidance and training regarding pay equity, equal employment opportunity, and diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
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Melissa Taylormoore
Partner, Global Head U.S. Government Contracts Practice
White & Case
With more than 15 years of experience, Ms. Taylormoore advises clients on the full spectrum of issues related to doing... | Read More
With more than 15 years of experience, Ms. Taylormoore advises clients on the full spectrum of issues related to doing business with federal, state, and local governments. She counsels government contractors throughout the entire contract lifecycle, from structuring compliance programs that meet Department of Justice and Defense Contract Audit Agency requirements to resolving disputes with regulators. Ms. Taylormoore also represents clients in contract disputes, employment matters, and investigations under the False Claims Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and UK Bribery Act. In addition, she provides strategic counsel on transactions involving government contractors, including acquisitions and divestitures. Ms. Taylormoore has extensive experience guiding boards of directors and executive teams through high-stakes internal and cross-border investigations involving corporate governance, fraud, misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and human trafficking.
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