Yesterday, we wrote about the federal judge in Texas that issued a temporary injunction halting the implementation of the new Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces (FPSW) regulations (see Federal Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Blocking Most of Fair Pay and Safe Workplace Provisions). Indeed this was a great victory for Government contractors but already, contractors (and prospective contractors) are being cautioned that its too early to take a victory lap. There is a strong potential for an appeal or perhaps amended regulations that address the Judge’s concerns. A Justice Department spokesperson was quoted as saying that lawyers are studying the decision and “considering their options”. Additionally, a spokesperson from the Labor Department defended the rules and said that the administration is confident they will be upheld in the courts.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Regulations Injunction – Part 2
New Regulation Formalizes Ombudsman Practice and Identity for IDIQ Contracts
An ‘ombudsman’ is an official charged with addressing and/or investigating the interests of individuals’ or companies’
