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OFCCP Announces Final Sex Discrimination Rule
The OFCCP has revised sex discrimination guidelines, adopting regulations that are in line with existing law and policy. The Final Rule explains responsibilities and clarifies protections for employees of federal contractors and subcontractors. Although no new reporting or training requirement has been established by the rule, contractors are expected to come into compliance by the effective date, August 15, 2016. The new rule defines sex and provides examples to include gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy and sex stereotyping. Other highlights include protections against discriminatory treatment due to pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions, workplace accommodations, promotion of fair pay practices that enable employees to recover lost wages in the event of discrimination, prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in regards to fringe benefits including insurance and retirement benefits, and provides men and women equal access to jobs and workforce development opportunities. | 
