Overview
This section outlines the specific administrative channels and authorities to which inquiries regarding Executive Order 11246 compliance and collective bargaining adjustments must be directed.
Key Rules
- Contractor Inquiries: Any questions from a contractor concerning their compliance status with E.O. 11246 or their rights to appeal enforcement actions (as detailed in FAR 22.809) must be referred to the relevant Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) regional office.
- Labor Union Inquiries: If a labor union inquires about revising a collective bargaining agreement to bring it into compliance with E.O. 11246, the matter must be referred to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Department of Labor).
Practical Implications
- Contracting Officers are prohibited from providing independent interpretations or status updates regarding E.O. 11246; they act as a conduit to the Department of Labor to ensure legal consistency.
- Contractors and unions must recognize that the Department of Labor, rather than the procuring agency, holds the final authority on equal opportunity compliance and labor agreement modifications under this regulation.