Proposed Rule by the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council Would Ban the Use of Salary History Data by Federal Contractors and Require Disclosure of Salary Ranges in Job Postings

On 29 January 2024, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) that would prohibit federal contractors and subcontractors from seeking and considering information about applicants’ compensation history when hiring or setting pay for individuals working on or in connection with a government contract. On the same day, the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued Frequently Asked Questions...
By: K&L Gates LLP

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