“Sexual orientation” and “gender identity” will soon appear in the list of protected groups in all United States federal contractor employment language.
Organizations — with at least 50 employees and at least $50,000 in contracts with the federal government — are expected to make the changes according to the new rule under executive order 11246, which currently ensures that job applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex and national origin.
It’s a good idea to go over the language with a contract attorney to review your relationship with the federal government, be aware of contract totals and determine what flows down from federal money or not, Joanna Colosimo, senior consultant at DCI Consulting Group, told Devex.