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What Next? Assessing Key Steps Contractors Must Consider for "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces" Compliance

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 03.29.16

In Preparing for Fair Pay & Safe Workplaces – Previewing Violation and Remediation Information with the Government, Crowell & Moring attorneys discuss the impending final rule implementing the "Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces" Executive Order. Specifically, although it is generally understood that the rule – once finalized – will pose significant new administrative and reporting requirements on federal contractors and subcontractors with respect to certain labor compliance, this article discusses the critical "next steps" companies should consider when mapping a strategy to reduce the risk of adverse government action arising from such reporting.

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Client Alert | 2 min read | 07.15.26

CMMC Phase II Suspension Requires Reconsideration of Such Requirements in Solicitations

As discussed in more detail here, the U.S. Department of War (DoW) recently issued a memorandum (Memo 26-P-1023, dated July 13, 2026) directing the immediate suspension of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Phase II requirements (Level I and II self assessments are still permitted). Significantly, the memo directs that “all pending and future CMMC implementation milestones across DoW solicitations and contracts are held in abeyance until further notice.” Moreover, the DoW issued a memorandum on implementing these requirements (available here), directing agencies to issue amendments removing CMMC Level 2 and 3 requirements from active solicitations “as soon as practicable.” Contractors should monitor the government’s compliance with this requirement and should be prepared, if needed, to file a bid protest to protect their rights....