DOL to rescind Trump’s indie contractor rule

      The Labor Dept. has proposed to rescind a controversial independent contractor rule dating from the former Trump Admin. and to implement a new rule regarding independent contractors. Comments are due by Nov. 28 DOL says the proposed new framework is “more consistent with longstanding judicial precedent” and protects worker rights. Under the FLSA, employees are entitled to minimum wage, overtime pay and other benefits, while independent contractors are not. The Trump-era rule was viewed as favoring companies that use gig workers, including Uber and Lyft. The Trump Admin.’s independent contractor rule was supposed to go into effect in March 2021, two months after President Biden took office. The Biden Admin. delayed the rule, but it was reinstated by a Texas judge in March 2022 due to a finding that not enough time was offered for public comment on the delay. The rule currently is in effect.

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DOL news release: https://bit.ly/3VCo2SU

Virginia man faces 20 yrs in prison for fraud

      David Joseph Bolduc, Jr., 61, of Herndon, VA is facing up to 20 years in prison for his role in QuantaDyn Corp.’s fraudulent overcharging of the Air Force for flight simulators.

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US Attorney's Office release: https://bit.ly/3EWfEaC

DOD adds to China tech blacklist

      On Oct. 5, DOD released an updated Blacklist of prohibited Chinese military tech companies. The Blacklist was authorized under Section 889 of the NDAA of 2019, which banned the use of covered Chinese tech that threatens US national security.

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Read the list at: https://bit.ly/3Sc2v0r

Inside this edition:

Biden raises SDB procurement goal to 12%; adds loans, grants

Bona fide place of business delayed

GovCon minimum wage rises to $16.20 on Jan. 1

Four rules in effect on Oct. 28

Beneficial owner reporting rule

“Buy Clean” RFI released

Senate small biz bills facing expiration; Pt. II

Service Contract Act Reporting deadline

Suspension warning: GSA

Column: It’s the New Year! What’s Your Plan?

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Coronavirus Update

Correction: Congress’ Schedule