Representation Fairness Restoration Act

H.R. 377 / S. 84 / S. 2199, Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 1010 / S. 460, Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 H.R. 1120, Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act H.R. 1226, Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2013 H.R. 1406, Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 H.R. 1982, Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2013 H.R. 2347 / S. 1166, Representation Fairness Restoration Act H.R. 3344, Fraudulent Overseas Recruitment and Trafficking Elimination Act of 2013 H.R. 3485 / S. 1712, Employee Rights Act H.R. 3633, Protecting Health Care Providers from Increased Administrative Burdens Act H.R. 4320 / S. 2178, Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act H.R. 4321, Employee Privacy Protection Act H.R. 4586, Fraudulent Overseas Recruitment and Trafficking Elimination Act of 2014 S. 1626, Family Friendly and Workplace Flexibility Act of 2013 S. 1737, Minimum Wage Fairness Act Fiscal Year 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, including provisions relating to funding of the Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board RIN 1210- AB53 DOL/EBSA Fee disclosure rule; Regulatory economic impact analysis RIN 1250-AA03 DOL/OFCCP Compensation reporting rule; Economic costs and benefits of proposed rule RIN 1250-AA06 DOL OFCCP Prohibitions against pay secrecy policies rule; Economic costs and benefits of proposed rule RIN 1210-AB59 DOL/EBSA standards re brokerage windows; Economic costs and benefits of proposed rule RIN 1545-BL62 Treasury Department Transitional Amendments Market rate of return rules hybrid retirement plans issues relating to Executive Order 12866 regulatory analysis compliance RIN 1545-BK08 Treasury Department Allocation rule for disbursement from Roth accounts issues relating to Executive Order 12866 regulatory analysis compliance RIN 0938-AS19 HHS Notice of benefit and payment parameters 2016; Compliance costs/ economic impact RIN 1210-AB62 DOL EBSA Electronic filing of notices; Compliance costs and benefits RIN 3142-AA08 NLRB representation case procedures; Compliance costs and benefits Proposed Regulation relating to Temporary Non-Agricultural Employment of H-2B Alients in the United States, including provisions relating to errors and omissions in cost and benefit analysis and in analysis of impacts on small entities (76 Fed. Reg. 15,129-15207, March 18, 2011) Proposed Regulation regarding the EBSA Definition of "Fiduciary," including provisions relating to errors and omissions in cost impact analysis (75 Fed. Reg. 65,263-65,278, October 22, 2010) Proposed OSHA regulation to reduce the exposure limit on respirable silica and impose other requirements (78 Fed. Reg. 56,273-56,504, September 12, 2013) Proposed OSHA regulation to require employers to submit injury and illness records electronically that will then be posted on the internet (78 Fed. Reg. 67,354-67,355, November 12, 2013) and supplemental proposed regulations (79 Fed. Reg. 47,605-47,610, August 14, 2014) Proposed Regulation related to the advice exemption under section 203 of the LMRDA (76 Fed. Reg. 36,177-36,230, June 21, 2011) Proposed Regulation related to election process by the NLRB (79 Fed. Reg. 7,317-7,364, February 6, 2014) Proposed regulation regarding recording and reporting of musculoskeletal disorders (75 Fed. Reg. 4,728-4,741, January 29, 2010) and reopening of comment period (76 Fed. Reg. 28,383-28,386, May 17, 2011) Proposed information collection request for survey on worker classification (78 Fed. Reg. 67,196-67,197, November 8, 2013) Proposed regulation regarding respirable coal dust (75 Fed. Reg. 64,411-64,506, October 19, 2010) Proposed OSHA regulation updating industry codes from SIC to NAICS (76 Fed. Reg. 36,414-36,438, June 22, 2011) Proposed regulations regarding the implementation of Executive Order 13658, Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors (79 Fed. Reg. 34,567-34,620, June 17, 2014) Nomination of members of the National Labor Relations Board Various issues relating to Fair Labor Standards Act amendments (P.L. 75-718), including Presidential memorandum directing the Secretary of Labor to revise regulations relating to overtime compensation, and Executive Order 13673, Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces; legislation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), including implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act (P.L. 74-198); NLRB decisions and regulatory agenda; NLRB jurisdiction and the preemption of conflicting state actions; potential use of electronic voting by the NLRB; ambush NLRB elections regulations; determining whether a collective bargaining unit is appropriate, including legislation involving the NLRBs Specialty Healthcare (357 No. 83) decision; Department of Labor (DOL) regulatory agenda; DOL implementation of a letter of interpretation allowing unions to accompany OSHA inspectors on walk-around inspections at non-union employer worksites; DOL persuader regulation; new overtime eligibility regulations by the DOL; silica exposure limit regulations by the DOL; DOL evaluation of effectiveness of ERISA disclosure requirements information collection notice; Executive Order 12866 compliance, including costs and benefits; United Nations Convention on Rights for Persons with Disabilities; spending of H-1B visa fees; minimum wage, including indexing; gender-based workplace discrimination

Client expense: $21,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Monitor the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 377 / S. 84); monitor activity by the National Labor Relations Board to allow unions to form smaller bargaining units; support H.R. 2347, the Representation Fairness Restoration Act, and S. 1166, a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to provide for appropriate designation of collective bargaining units; and monitor labor activity and federal mediation at U.S. Western Ports.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE

National Labor Relations Act Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) Multiemployee Pension Plans (MEPPs) Unnumbered Bills Opposing NLRB Election Process OverhaulDepartment of Labor "Advice" Definition Change Rule H.R. 1120 - Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act H.R. 2347 / S. 1166 - Representation Fairness Restoration Act H.R. 2346 - Secret Ballot Protection Act Department of Labor's Occupational Health & Safety Administration Proposed Changes to the Permissible Exposure Limits for "Respirable" Crystalline Silica H.R. 4320 / S. 2178 - Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act H.R. 4321 - Employee Privacy Protection Act

Client expense: $591,816 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2013 - H.R. 911, all provisions Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act - H.R. 743, all provisions Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 - H.R. 99, all provisions Competitive Health Insurance Act - H.R. 344, all provisions The Secret Ballot Protection Act - H.R. 2346, all provisions The Representation Fairness Restoration Act - H.R. 2347, all provisions

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

H.R. 946/S.204 - National Right to Work Act.(Amendment to the Railway Labor Act) H.R.1120 - Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act - To prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum shall have been confirmed by the Senate, the Supreme Court issues a decision on the constitutionality of the appointments to the Board made in January 2012, or the adjournment sine die of the first session of the 113th Congress. H.R.1406 - Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector. H. R. 2347 - Representation Fairness Restoration Act - To amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to the criteria for determining employee units appropriate for the purposes of collective bargaining. H.R.2346 - Secret Ballot Protection Act - To amend the National Labor Relations Act to ensure the right of employees to a secret ballot election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board.

Client expense: $186,052 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

NLRB Regulatory Activity HR 1120 The Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act HR 903 American Job Protection Act HR 2346 The Secret Ballot Protection Act HR 2347 Representation Fairness Restoration Act HR 3367 Delay Health Tax

Client expense: $14,415 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)

Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Vietnam, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. Immigration Innovation Act of 2013 (S. 169) Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. The Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act (HR 1120) The Secret Ballot Protection Act (HR 2346) The Representation Fairness Act (HR 2347) Save American Workers Act (HR 2575) NLRB issues.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration, including President, on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Water Resources Development Act (S. 601) / Water Resources Reform and Development Act (HR 3080). Clean Ports Act (S. 1435). Discussion with FMC on ocean carrier congestion surcharges implemented during port labor disruptions. DHS waiver of 100% cargo scanning mandate. Comments to the Federal Maritime Commission on the proposed discussion agreements between the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Implementation of a bill to provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consumer product safety laws, and for other purposes. (HR 2715). Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013 (S. 1009). Draft Legislation Chemicals in Commerce Act (CICA). Discussion with Congressional office on (S.2120): Expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. NLRB issues. The Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act (HR 1120). The Secret Ballot Protection Act (HR 2346). The Representation Fairness Act (HR 2347). Save American Workers Act (HR 2575). Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Comments to DOL on proposed Persuader Rule. Executive Order 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity. Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (HR 684/S.336). American Textile Technology Innovation and Research for Exportation (ATTIRE) Act (HR 937). Textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 (HR 2542). Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2014 (HR 4457). IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. Innovation Act (H.R. 3309). Patent Transparency and Improvements Act (S. 1720). Patent Quality Improvement Act (S. 866). Patent Abuse Reduction Act (S. 1013). Patent Litigation Integrity Act (S. 1612). Demand Letter Transparency Act (H.R. 3540). Innovation Protection Act (H.R. 3309). Patent Litigation and Innovation Act (H.R. 2639). SHIELD Act (H.R. 845). Stopping the Offensive Use of Patents Act (STOP Act) (H.R. 2766). End Anonymous Patents Act (H.R. 2024). Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act (H.R. 4763). Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act (S. 2049). Combating Counterfeit Products Act Other Immigration Innovation Act of 2013 (S. 169). Implementation of Affordable Care Act. Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Comments to the Securities and Exchange Commission on the proposed Pay Ratio Disclosure Rule. Extend expiring tax breaks (including Tax Increase Prevention Act, HR 5771) Government funding (HR 83)

Client expense: $197,678 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Navy, Dept of, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Marines, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

OSHA Proposed regulation on combustible dust (no specific bill) OSHA proposed regulation on workplace noise (no specific bill) National Labor Relations Board activities (no specific bill) The Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor Management Relations Act (H.R. 1120) Secret Ballot Protection Act (H.R. 2346) Representation Fairness Restoration Act (H. R. 2347

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2814 NLRB Reform Act H.R. 4321 Employee Privacy & Protection Act S. 2178 Workforce Fairness & Democracy Act H.R. 4320 Workforce Fairness & Democracy Act Department of Labor Appointments NLRB Appointments NLRB Case Law Decisions Office of Federal Contract Compliance S. 2223, H.R. 1010 Minimum Wage Fairness Act H.R.1120 : Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act; H.R.1406- Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 S. 1166 - A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to provide for appropriate designation of collective bargaining units. H.R. 2347 - Representation Fairness Restoration Act H.R. 2346 - Secret Ballot Protection Act S. 850 - Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act H.R. 2988- Forty Hours is Full Time Act of 2013 S. 1626- Family Friendly and Workplace Flexibility Act of 2013

Client expense: $220,114 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense Logistics Agency, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE

Discussed and oppose the regulatory burden being proposed by the NLRB that would create what is known as the "Union Election Rule". Discussed and oppose proposed changes to Silica Exposure Rules issued by the DOL. H.R. 2347 - Representation Fairness Restoration Act - Amends the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to revise requirements for National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) determination of an appropriate bargaining unit before an election of collective bargaining representation. (In effect reverses the NLRB's August 26, 2011, decision in Specialty Healthcare and Rehabilitation of Mobile and its June 22, 2011, rulemaking regarding proposed changes to procedures involving the election of collective bargaining representation.) S. 1166 - Representation Fairness Restoration Act - Amends the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to revise requirements for determination by the National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) of an appropriate bargaining unit before an election of collective bargaining representation. (In effect reverses the NLRB's August 26, 2011, decision in Specialty Healthcare and Rehabilitation of Mobile and its June

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE

Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act; Secret Ballot Protection Act; Representation Fairness Restoration Act; The Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act; Employee Privacy Protection Act [H.R.1120][H.R.2346][H.R.2347][H.R.4320][H.R.4321]

Client expense: $5,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act; Secret Ballot Protection Act; Representation Fairness Restoration Act; The Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act; Employee Privacy Protection Act [H.R.1120][H.R.2346][H.R.2347][H.R.4320][H.R.4321]

Client expense: $44,083 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2346 and HR 2347, pertaining to the imposition of "card check" and micro-union rules before the NLRB; application of Davis-Bacon to surveyors; proposed changes to FLSA overtime rules.

Client expense: $692,094 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

HR 377, S. 84, Paycheck Fairness Act - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.Employee Free Choice Act - To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes. Legislation to require paid sick leave. Healthy Families Act - To allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families. To amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to clarify the appropriate standard of proof. To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purposes of making adverse employment decisions. To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act or the interpretation thereof to permit greater flexibility in the modern workplace. Amicus curiae brief filed with the National Labor Relations Board in the case of Specialty Health Care concerning appropriate bargaining units. Comments filed with National Labor Relations Board on proposed notice of labor rights. Comments filed with the Department of Labor on regulatory reform. Letter to Congress concerning NLRB Boeing Case Amicus curiae brief filed with the National Labor Relations Board in the Boeing case. H.R. 3094, to amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to representation hearings and the timing of elections of labor organizations under that Act. S. 1549, to prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of an individuals status or history of unemployment. Comments filed with the National Labor Relations Board on the proposed election regulation. Comments filed with the Department of Labor regarding proposed regulations about persuader activity under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act. Comments filed with the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs regarding proposed regulations on veterans. Comments filed with the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs regarding an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on a compensation data collection tool. Amicus brief filed with the National Labor Relations Board in the case of D.R. Horton concerning employment arbitration agreements. Letter to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regarding the agencys potential revision of its guidance regarding the use of criminal background checks by employers.Letter to Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs seeking an extension to file comments on regulation regarding affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Comments filed with the Department of Agriculture regarding the additions to the Agricultural Acquisition Regulation pertaining to Labor Law Violations. The Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Amicus curiae brief supporting the challenge to the National Labor Relations Boards election regulations. S. J. Res 36, the Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproving of the National Labor Relations Board's election regulation. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforcement guidance on the use of credit and criminal background checks in employment. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforcement guidance on reasonable accommodation under the Americans With Disabilities Act. Letter to Senate Appropriations Committee supporting amendments to prohibit use of funds for implementing ambush election rule and prohibit enforcement of Specialty Healthcare United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Letter to Department of Labor regarding the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Amicus brief filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in the case of D.R. Horton concerning employment arbitration agreements. Letter to Senate on the Congressional Review Act vote concerning the NLRB's expedited election rules. Amicus brief filed with the National Labor Relations Board in the case of Neiman Marcus concerning bargaining unit determinations. Letter to Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs regarding its notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Letter to Office of Management and Budget and Department of Labor regarding the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Letter to Congress regarding the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Amicus curiae brief in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the National Labor Relations Boards decision in the D.R. Horton case.H.R. 1120, The Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act, to prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from undertaking activity that requires a quorum of the members of the Board Letter to Congress in support of H.R. 759, the Equal Standards in Hiring Americans Act, to require the OFCCP to comply with certain rules before they can be enforced Letter to Congress in support of certain provisions contained H.R. 803, the SKILLS Act that would align nations job training programs with needs of hiring employers H.R. 1120, To prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum shall have been confirmed by the Senate, the Supreme Court issues a decision on the constitutionality of the appointments to the Board made in January 2012, or the adjournment sine die of the first session of the 113th Congress. H.R. 2346, Letter to House Regarding the Secret Ballot Protection Act - To amend the National Labor Relations Act to ensure the right of employees to a secret ballot election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board. H.R. 2347, Letter to House Regarding the Representation Fairness Restoration Act - To amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to the criteria for determining employee units appropriate for the purposes of collective bargaining. H.R. 1120, Letter to Congress Regarding the Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act - To prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum. Discussions with House Appropriations committee staff on the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs' notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. H.R. 1406, The Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 to permit private sector employers to offer and employees to voluntarily agree to choose compensatory time off in lieu of overtime pay. Discussions with Senate HELP committee staff on legislation to increase the minimum wage and congressional hearings on the issue. Discussions with EEOC regarding potential wellness program rulemaking. Discussion with EEOC regarding leave as a reasonable accommodation. Letter to Department of Labor with regards to rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Letter to OMB requesting a meeting with regards to rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Meeting with OMB with regards to affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Comments on the Proposed Federal Acquisition Regulation: Ending Trafficking in Persons. Brief House and Education Committee members on OFCCP and EEOC regulatory and enforcement issues.Letters to Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, regarding the March 13, 2014 Presidential Memorandum on "Updating and Modernizing Overtime Regulations." Letter to the Senate opposing the Paycheck Fairness Act, S. 84 Meeting with Rep. Tim Walberg, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, and staff regarding upcoming issues in the House of Representatives including immigration reform and the activities of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Meeting with Senate Staff regarding the Paycheck Fairness Act (S.84) Meeting with Senate HELP Committee Staff regarding the Paycheck Fairness Act (S.84) Meeting with staff from the House Republican Conference regarding the Paycheck Fairness Act (S.84). Meeting with House Staff regarding recent EEOC activity Meeting with Department of Labor leadership and staff regarding proposed 541 overtime pay regulations Comments on EO 13658 Proposed Rule on Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors Meeting with staff from Sen. Lisa Murkowskis office regarding provisions in the FY 2015 House Defense Appropriations bill (H.R. 4870). Meeting with staff from Sen. Mark Pryors office regarding provisions in the FY 2015 House Defense Appropriations bill (H.R. 4870). Meeting with staff from Sen. Dianne Feinsteins office regarding provisions in the FY 2015 House Defense Appropriations bill (H.R. 4870). Meeting with staff from Sen. Mitch McConnells office regarding provisions in the FY 2015 House Defense Appropriations bill (H.R. 4870). Meeting with staff from Sen. Mary Landrieus office regarding provisions in the FY 2015 House Defense Appropriations bill (H.R. 4870). Meeting with staff from Sen. Dick Durbins office regarding provisions in the FY 2015 House Defense Appropriations bill (H.R. 4870). Meeting with Rep. Tim Walberg and staff on miscellaneous topics including provisions in the FY 2015 House Defense Appropriations bill (H.R. 4870).Meeting with staff from Sen. Jeanne Shaheens office regarding provisions in the FY 2015 House Defense Appropriations bill (H.R. 4870). Meeting with staff from Sen. Lamar Alexanders office regarding provisions in the FY 2015 House Defense Appropriations bill (H.R. 4870). Meeting with staff from Sen. Dan Coats office regarding provisions in the FY 2015 House Defense Appropriations bill (H.R. 4870). Meeting with staff from the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs regarding provisions in the FY 2015 House Defense Appropriations bill (H.R. 4870). Meeting with staff from Sen. Tim Johnsons office regarding provisions in the FY 2015 House Defense Appropriations bill (H.R. 4870). Meeting with staff from the House Committee on Education and the Workforce regarding provisions in the FY 2015 House Defense Appropriations bill (H.R. 4870). Meeting with staff from the offices of Sens. Shelby and Cochran regarding executive order #13673. Meeting with staff from the House Small Business Committee regarding executive order #13673. Meeting with staff from Sen. Patrick Leahys office regarding executive order #13673. Meeting with staff from House Speaker and Majority leaders offices, regarding executive order #13673. Letter to the House of Representatives opposing H.AMDT.1021 to the FY 2015 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill (H.R.4923). Letter to all members of the House of Representatives urging opposition to Rep. Ellisons amendment (H.Amdt.1021) to H.R.4923. Letter to the Secretary of Labor regarding rulemaking for the March 2014 Presidential Memorandum on Updating and Modernizing Overtime Regulations. Letter to the Secretary of Labor raising concerns about the use of executive orders to shape U.S. employment policy Comments to the Secretary of Labor submitted via Regulations.gov regarding the Departments Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contract Employees as Directed in Executive Order 13658.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $510,000

Government targets: Employment Standards Administration, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

Supported HR1406, the Working Families Flexibility Act Monitored HR 2347, the Secret Ballot Protection Act Monitored HR 2655 /S 1288, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act Monitored S 1356, the Workforce Investment Act Monitored S 1357, the Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act Monitored S 1423, the Toxic Substances and Worker Health Advisory Board Act Monitored S 1712, the Employee Rights Act Monitored S 1795, the New Skills for New Jobs Act

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Montior rulemaking by the National Labor Relations Board related to Representative Case Procedures (RIN 3142-AA08). Monitor rulemaking by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs related to Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors Regarding Individuals with Disabilities (RIN 1250-AA02). H.R. 377/S. 84 - Paycheck Fairness Act - Monitor. H.R. 2347/S. 1166 - Representation Fairness Restoration Act - Interest in changes to union organizing laws.S. 460 - Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 - Monitor. Monitor Executive Order 13658 to increase the minimum wage of federal contractors. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 49 CFR Parts 385, 386, 390 and all Hours of Service of Drivers; Final Rule - Monitor. H.R. 4870 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015 - Monitor amendments. H.R. 5016 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015 - Monitor amendments.

Client expense: $293,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office

H.R. 377 / S. 84 / S. 2199, Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 1010 / S. 460, Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 H.R. 1120, Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act H.R. 1226, Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2013 H.R. 1406, Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 H.R. 1982, Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2013 H.R. 2347 / S. 1166, Representation Fairness Restoration Act H.R. 3344, Fraudulent Overseas Recruitment and Trafficking Elimination Act of 2013 H.R. 3485 / S. 1712, Employee Rights Act H.R. 3633, Protecting Health Care Providers from Increased Administrative Burdens Act H.R. 4320 / S. 2178, Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act H.R. 4321, Employee Privacy Protection Act H.R. 4586, Fraudulent Overseas Recruitment and Trafficking Elimination Act of 2014 H.R. 4959, EEOC Transparency and Accountability Act S. 1188, Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2013 S. 1626, Family Friendly and Workplace Flexibility Act of 2013 S. 1737, Minimum Wage Fairness Act Fiscal Year 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, including provisions relating to funding of the Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board Presidential Memorandum Updating and Modernizing Overtime Regulations, including provisions relating to Section 541 of the Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt vs. non-exempt employees) DOL RIN 1205-AB58 (H2B Temporary Workers): Errors and omissions in cost and benefit analysis and in analysis of impacts on small entities DOL RIN 1210-AB32 (EBSA Definition of "Fiduciary"): Errors and omissions in cost impact analysis, identifying research needs regarding economic costs and benefits of proposed rule DOL RIN 1218-AB70 (Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica): Estimated costs and benefits of the proposed regulation and alternatives; identified errors and omissions in OSHA economic impact estimates DOL RIN 1235-AA10 (NPRM for Executive Order 13658 on Federal Contractor Employee Minimum Wage); Analyzed costs and benefits of proposed regulation and identified errors and omissions in DOL economic impact estimates OSHA docket 2013-0023; RIN 1218-AC49 (Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries & Illness): Incompleteness or inaccuracy of cost impact analyses, lack of quantified benefit analysis, and need for empirical data sources on which to base costs and benefits Proposed OSHA regulation to reduce the exposure limit on respirable silica and impose other requirements (78 Fed. Reg. 56,274, September 12, 2013) Proposed OSHA regulation to require employers to submit injury and illness records electronically that will then be posted on the internet (78 Fed. Reg. 67,354, November 8, 2013) and supplemental proposed regulations (79 Fed. Reg. 47,605, August 14, 2014) Proposed Regulation related to the advice exemption under section 203 of the LMRDA (76 Fed. Reg. 36,178, June 21, 2011) Proposed Regulation related to election process by the NLRB (79 Fed. Reg. 7,318, February 6, 2014) Proposed Regulation regarding recording and reporting of musculoskeletal disorders (75 Fed. Reg. 4,728, January 29, 2010) and reopening of comment period (76 Fed. Reg. 28,383, May 17, 2011) Proposed Regulation regarding information collection request for survey on worker classification (78 Fed. Reg. 67,196, November 8, 2013) Proposed Regulation regarding respirable coal dust (75 Fed. Reg. 64,412, October 19, 2010) Proposed OSHA Regulation updating industry codes from SIC to NAICS (76 Fed. Reg. 36,414, June 22, 2011) Proposed Regulations regarding the implementation of Executive Order 13658, Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors, 79 Fed. Reg. 34,568, June 17, 2014) Nomination of members and general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board Various issues relating to Executive Order 13658, Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors; Executive Order 13673, Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces; National Labor Relations Board, including legislation and oversight, decisions and regulatory agenda, jurisdiction and the preemption of conflicting state actions, potential use of electronic voting, ambush elections regulations, implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act (P.L. 74-198); determining whether a collective bargaining unit is appropriate, including legislation involving the NLRBs Specialty Healthcare (357 No. 83) decision; issues relating to the DOL, including regulatory agenda, persuader regulation, new overtime eligibility regulations, silica exposure limit regulations, implementation of a letter of interpretation allowing unions to accompany OSHA inspectors on walk-around inspections at non-union employer worksites; United Nations Convention on Rights for Persons with Disabilities; spending of H-1B visa fees; minimum wage, including indexing; unemployment insurance; gender-based workplace discrimination

Client expense: $28,350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Sections 1201, 1301, 1302, 1303, 1304, 1311, 1401, 1411, 1412, 1414, 1502, 1512, 1513, 1514 Section 4980HH.R. 377 S. 84 Paycheck Fairness Act S. 2199 - Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 2346 - Secret Ballot Protection Act H.R. 2347 Representation Fairness Act S. 1737 Minimum Wage Fairness Act H.R. 4320 Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act H.R. 4321 Employee Privacy Protection Act

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

OSHA proposed regulation on combustible dust (no specific bill) OSHA proposed regulation on workplace noise (no specific bill) National Labor Relations Board activities (no specific bill) The Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor Management Relations Act (H.R. 1120) Protecting Americas Workers Act (PAWA) (S. 665) Secret Ballot Protection Act (H.R. 2346) Representation Fairness Restoration Act (H.R. 2347)

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

National Labor Relations Act Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) Multiemployee Pension Plans (MEPPs) Unnumbered Bills Opposing NLRB Election Process OverhaulDepartment of Labor "Advice" Definition Change Rule Unnumbered Bills Challenging NLRB Recess Appointments H.R. 1120 - Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act H.R. 2347 / S. 1166 - Representation Fairness Restoration Act H.R. 2346 - Secret Ballot Protection Act Department of Labor's Occupational Health & Safety Administration Proposed Changes to the Permissible Exposure Limits for "Respirable" Crystalline Silica H.R. 4320 / S. 2178 - Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act H.R. 4321 - Employee Privacy Protection Act NLRB Proposed Rule to Amend it's Rules and Regulations Regarding Collective Bargaining

Client expense: $591,816 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Monitor the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 377 / S. 84); monitor activity by the National Labor Relations Board to allow unions to form smaller bargaining units; and support H.R. 2347, the Representation Fairness Restoration Act, and S. 1166, a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to provide for appropriate designation of collective bargaining units.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 946/S.204 - National Right to Work Act (Amendment to the Railway Labor Act) H.R.1120 - Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act-To prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum shall have been confirmed by the Senate, the Supreme Court issues a decision on the constitutionality of the appointments to the Board made in January 2012, or the adjournment sine die of the first session of the 113th Congress. H.R.1406 - Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector. H. R. 2347 - Representation Fairness Restoration Act - To amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to the criteria for determining employee units appropriate for the purposes of collective bargaining. H.R.2346 - Secret Ballot Protection Act - To amend the National Labor Relations Act to ensure the right of employees to a secret ballot election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board. H.R. 949 - Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013

Client expense: $262,676 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Supported H.R. 1120 to limit NLRB activity. Supported measures in to guarantee the right to secret ballot on workplace matters, including H.R. 2346, S. 188, S. 180, H.R. 976, and H.R. 557. Supported H.R. 2347 to prohibit minority factions from organizing against the majority will of their peers.Supported H.R. 4320 to amend the National Labore Relations Act with respect to election timing and pre-election hearings. Supported H.R. 4321 & S. 2178 to amend the National Labor Relations Act to require that lists of employees eleigible to vote in organizing elections be provided to the NLRB.

Client expense: $49,496 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2013 H.R. 911, all provisions Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act H.R. 743, all provisions Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2013 H.R. 99, all provisionsCompetitive Health Insurance Act H.R. 344, all provisions The Secret Ballot Protection Act H.R. 2346, all provisions The Representation Fairness Restoration Act H.R. 2347, all provisions

Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

Monitor legislation and federal issues related to FMLA and Sick Leave Reform. Monitor the implementation of Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, (P.L. 111-2). Proposed Rule and Request for Comments: Proposed Rules Governing Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act - CRIN 3142 - AAOD.Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act; Interpretation of the "Advice" Exemption, RIN1245-AA03. Monitor Federal case: the United States Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit, National Association of Manufacturers & Coalition for a Democratic Workplace versus National Labor Relations Board. Proposed Rule, RIN 1215-AB79; RIN 1245 - AA03, Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, Interpretation of the "Advice Exemption." EEOC Enforcement Guidance (No. 915.002) Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Interim Final Rule: Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under Section 1558 of the Affordable Care Act Insurance Issuers Relating to Coverage of Preventive Services [OSHA-2011-0193], [RIN 12158-AC79]. H.R. 1120, S. 850 Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act. H.R. 1010, S. 460, Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013. S. 1737, Minimum Wage Fairness Act Technical Release 2013-02: Guidance of the notice to employees of coverage options under FLSA 18B and Updated Model Election Notice Under COBRA. H.R. 2347 Representation Fairness Restoration Act. Notice: Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Notice to Employees of Coverage Options Under Fair Labor Standards Act Section 18B [OMB Control Number 1210-0149]. Notice: Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Affordable Care Act Grandfathered Health Plan Disclosure, Recordkeeping Requirement, and Change in Carrier Disclosure [OMB Control Number: 12100140]. Monitoring Workforce Investment Act reauthorization (SKILLS ACT) H.R. 4320 Workforce Democracy & Fairness Act H.R. 4321 Employee Privacy Protection Act Notice: Fringe benefits for the fast food industry under the Service Contract Act Executive Order February 12, 2014, Minimum Wage for Contractors HR803 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act RIN 1235-AA10 Establishing Minimum Wage for Contractors (29 CPR Part 10) March 2014 Presidential Memorandum to Sec. of Labor to consider revisions to the FLSAs main regulations re an exemption from minimum wage and overtime. NLRB Joint Employer Standard.

Client expense: $578,587 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration on Aging, Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

NLRB Regulatory Activity HR 1120 The Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act HR 903 American Job Protection Act HR 2346 The Secret Ballot Protection Act HR 2347 Representation Fairness Restoration Act HR 3367 Delay Health Tax

Client expense: $13,104 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC)

H.R. 4320 Workforce Fairness & Democracy Act H.R. 4321 Employee Privacy & Protection Act S. 2178 Workforce Fairness & Democracy Act S. 2223, H.R. 1010 Minimum Wage Fairness ActDepartment of Labor Appointments NLRB Appointments NLRB Case Law Decisions H.R.1120 : Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act; H.R.1406- Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 S. 1166 - A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to provide for appropriate designation of collective bargaining units. H.R. 2347 - Representation Fairness Restoration Act H.R. 2346 - Secret Ballot Protection Act S. 850 - Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act H.R. 2988- Forty Hours is Full Time Act of 2013 S. 1626- Family Friendly and Workplace Flexibility Act of 2013 Office of Federal Contract Compliance

Client expense: $157,985 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense Logistics Agency, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE

See next pageLabor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Vietnam, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. The Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act (HR 1120) The Secret Ballot Protection Act (HR 2346) The Representation Fairness Act (HR 2347) Save American Workers Act (HR 2575) NLRB issues.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office

See attachmentBerry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues, including reverse auctions, Berry Athletic footwear, and Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement procedures. Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 (HR 933). Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 (H.R. 2397). National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (H.R. 3335/S. 2410). Amendments to NDAA related to Berry, Athletic Footwear, and Federal Prison Industries and Military Exchange Sourcing. Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2013 (HR2098). All-American Flag Act of 2014 (S. 1214 & H.R. 2355). H.R. 2664: Made in America Act of 2013. Miscellaneous Trade (MTBs on separate page) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs): oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), US-EU trade agreement, International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon AGOA and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minimis, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles, single window/ITDS Executive Order, APHIS user fees) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon trade barriers in Mexico, Argentina, Indonesia, Ecuador, Japan, and Brazil. oon foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon China and Vietnam bilateral trade issues. oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. o on timely approval of pending USTR nominations. oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC. Affordable Footwear Act (HR. 1708/S. 1633). U.S./Philippines trade. Outdoor Act (HR 5646/S. 2838). Miscellaneous Tariff Bills (introduced in prior congresses) and process. Wool and cotton trust funds. Extension of GSP to include travel goods (GSP Update Act (HR 2139/S. 1839)). Trade adjustments assistance. Nicaragua trade programs (S. 1136/S. 1883). The benefit of imports and global value chains. Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 1276). Asia South Pacific Trade Preferences Act (HR 432). Customs reauthorization measures in Senate (S 662) and in House (introduced in prior Congresses). Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (HR 3558/S. 1412). Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain. Trade agency reorganization. Comments to International Trade Administration on Doing Business in Africa Campaign. Customs Provisions in Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 (HJRes 59). Issues related to the prevention of human trafficking. Comments to US ITC on Section 337 case regarding denim garments made with laser abrading technology. Continued on next pageContinued from prevoius page Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21. Water Resources Development Act (S. 601) / Water Resources Reform and Development Act (HR 3080). Clean Ports Act (S. 1435). Discussion with FMC on ocean carrier congestion surcharges implemented during port labor disruptions. DHS waiver of 100% cargo scanning mandate. Product Safety Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Implementation of a bill to provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consumer product safety laws, and for other purposes. (HR 2715). Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013 (S. 1009). Draft Legislation Chemicals in Commerce Act (CICA). Discussion with Congressional office on (S.2120): Expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls, Information Disclosure, and Section 1110. Blackburn Amendments to HR 5016 Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. NLRB issues. The Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act (HR 1120). The Secret Ballot Protection Act (HR 2346). The Representation Fairness Act (HR 2347). Save American Workers Act (HR 2575). Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges. Comments to DOL on proposed Persuader Rule. Executive Order 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity. Bangladesh amendments to the Defense Department appropriations and authorization measures. Continued on next pageSmall Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (HR 684/S.336). American Textile Technology Innovation and Research for Exportation (ATTIRE) Act (HR 937). Textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 (HR 2542). Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2014 (HR 4457). IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS. Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. Innovation Act (H.R. 3309). Patent Transparency and Improvements Act (S. 1720). Patent Quality Improvement Act (S. 866). Patent Abuse Reduction Act (S. 1013). Patent Litigation Integrity Act (S. 1612). Demand Letter Transparency Act (H.R. 3540). Innovation Protection Act (H.R. 3309). Patent Litigation and Innovation Act (H.R. 2639). SHIELD Act (H.R. 845). Stopping the Offensive Use of Patents Act (STOP Act) (H.R. 2766). End Anonymous Patents Act (H.R. 2024). Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act (H.R. 4763). Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act (S. 2049). Other Immigration Innovation Act of 2013 (S. 169). Implementation of Affordable Care Act. Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Comments to the Securities and Exchange Commission on the proposed Pay Ratio Disclosure Rule.

Client expense: $197,678 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Vice President of the United States, Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office

Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act; Secret Ballot Protection Act; Representation Fairness Restoration Act; The Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act; Employee Privacy Protection Act [H.R.1120][H.R.2346][H.R.2347][H.R.4320][H.R.4321]

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act; Secret Ballot Protection Act; Representation Fairness Restoration Act; The Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act; Employee Privacy Protection Act [H.R.1120][H.R.2346][H.R.2347][H.R.4320][H.R.4321]

Client expense: $62,843 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Discussed and oppose the regulatory burden being proposed by the NLRB that would create what is known as the "Union Election Rule". Discussed and oppose proposed changes to Silica Exposure Rules issued by the DOL. H.R. 2347 - Representation Fairness Restoration Act - Amends the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to revise requirements for National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) determination of an appropriate bargaining unit before an election of collective bargaining representation. (In effect reverses the NLRB's August 26, 2011, decision in Specialty Healthcare and Rehabilitation of Mobile and its June 22, 2011, rulemaking regarding proposed changes to procedures involving the election of collective bargaining representation.) S. 1166 - Representation Fairness Restoration Act - Amends the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to revise requirements for determination by the National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) of an appropriate bargaining unit before an election of collective bargaining representation. (In effect reverses the NLRB's August 26, 2011, decision in Specialty Healthcare and Rehabilitation of Mobile and its June 22, 2011, rulemaking regarding proposed changes to procedures involving the election of collective bargaining representation.)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Supported HR1406, the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 Monitored HR 2347, the Secret Ballot Protection Act Monitored HR 2655 /S 1288, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act Monitored S 1356, the Workforce Investment Act Monitored S 1357, the Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act Monitored S 1423, the Toxic Substances and Worker Health Advisory Board Act Monitored S 1712, the Employee Rights Act Monitored S 1795, the New Skills for New Jobs Act

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Montior rulemaking by the National Labor Relations Board related to Representative Case Procedures (RIN 3142-AA08). Monitor rulemaking by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs related to Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination Obligations of Contractors and Subcontractors Regarding Individuals with Disabilities (RIN 1250-AA02). H.R. 377/S. 84 - Paycheck Fairness Act - Monitor. H.R. 2347/S. 1166 - Representation Fairness Restoration Act - Interest in changes to union organizing laws.S. 460 - Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 - Monitor. Monitor Executive Order 13658 to increase the minimum wage of federal contractors. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 49 CFR Parts 385, 386, 390 and all Hours of Service of Drivers; Final Rule - Monitor. H.R. 4870 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015 - Monitor amendments. H.R. 5016 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015 - Monitor amendments.

Client expense: $265,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office

HR 377, S. 84, Paycheck Fairness Act - To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide more effective remedies to victims of discrimination in the payment of wages on the basis of sex, and for other purposes.Employee Free Choice Act - To amend the National Labor Relations Act to establish an efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts, and for other purposes. Legislation to require paid sick leave. Healthy Families Act - To allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families. To amend the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 to clarify the appropriate standard of proof. To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purposes of making adverse employment decisions. To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act or the interpretation thereof to permit greater flexibility in the modern workplace. Amicus curiae brief filed with the National Labor Relations Board in the case of Specialty Health Care concerning appropriate bargaining units. Comments filed with National Labor Relations Board on proposed notice of labor rights. Comments filed with the Department of Labor on regulatory reform. Letter to Congress concerning NLRB Boeing Case S. 1116, which would consolidate the Departments of Labor and Commerce into the Department of Commerce and the Workforce. Amicus curiae brief filed with the National Labor Relations Board in the Boeing case. H.R. 3094, to amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to representation hearings and the timing of elections of labor organizations under that Act. S. 1549, to prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of an individuals status or history of unemployment. Comments filed with the National Labor Relations Board on the proposed election regulation. Comments filed with the Department of Labor regarding proposed regulations about persuader activity under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act. Comments filed with the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs regarding proposed regulations on veterans. Comments filed with the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs regarding an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on a compensation data collection tool. Amicus brief filed with the National Labor Relations Board in the case of D.R. Horton concerning employment arbitration agreements. Letter to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regarding the agencys potential revision of its guidance regarding the use of criminal background checks by employers.Letter to Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs seeking an extension to file comments on regulation regarding affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Comments filed with the Department of Agriculture regarding the additions to the Agricultural Acquisition Regulation pertaining to Labor Law Violations. The Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Amicus curiae brief supporting the challenge to the National Labor Relations Boards election regulations. S. J. Res 36, the Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproving of the National Labor Relations Board's election regulation. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforcement guidance on the use of credit and criminal background checks in employment. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission enforcement guidance on reasonable accommodation under the Americans With Disabilities Act. Letter to Senate Appropriations Committee supporting amendments to prohibit use of funds for implementing ambush election rule and prohibit enforcement of Specialty Healthcare United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Letter to Department of Labor regarding the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Amicus brief filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in the case of D.R. Horton concerning employment arbitration agreements. Letter to Senate on the Congressional Review Act vote concerning the NLRB's expedited election rules. Amicus brief filed with the National Labor Relations Board in the case of Neiman Marcus concerning bargaining unit determinations. Letter to Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs regarding its notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Letter to Office of Management and Budget and Department of Labor regarding the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Letter to Congress regarding the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Amicus curiae brief in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the National Labor Relations Boards decision in the D.R. Horton case.H.R. 1120, The Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act, to prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from undertaking activity that requires a quorum of the members of the Board Letter to Congress in support of H.R. 759, the Equal Standards in Hiring Americans Act, to require the OFCCP to comply with certain rules before they can be enforced Letter to Congress in support of certain provisions contained H.R. 803, the SKILLS Act that would align nations job training programs with needs of hiring employers H.R. 1120, To prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum shall have been confirmed by the Senate, the Supreme Court issues a decision on the constitutionality of the appointments to the Board made in January 2012, or the adjournment sine die of the first session of the 113th Congress. H.R. 2346, Letter to House Regarding the Secret Ballot Protection Act - To amend the National Labor Relations Act to ensure the right of employees to a secret ballot election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board. H.R. 2347, Letter to House Regarding the Representation Fairness Restoration Act - To amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to the criteria for determining employee units appropriate for the purposes of collective bargaining. H.R. 1120, Letter to Congress Regarding the Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act - To prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from taking any action that requires a quorum of the members of the Board until such time as Board constituting a quorum. Discussions with House Appropriations committee staff on the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs' notice of proposed rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. H.R. 1406, The Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 to permit private sector employers to offer and employees to voluntarily agree to choose compensatory time off in lieu of overtime pay. Discussions with Senate HELP committee staff on legislation to increase the minimum wage and congressional hearings on the issue. Discussions with EEOC regarding potential wellness program rulemaking. Discussion with EEOC regarding leave as a reasonable accommodation. Letter to Department of Labor with regards to rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Letter to OMB requesting a meeting with regards to rulemaking on affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Meeting with OMB with regards to affirmative action and nondiscrimination obligations of contractors and subcontractors regarding individuals with disabilities. Comments on the Proposed Federal Acquisition Regulation: Ending Trafficking in Persons. Brief House and Education Committee members on OFCCP and EEOC regulatory and enforcement issues.Letter to Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, regarding the March 13, 2014 Presidential Memorandum on "Updating and Modernizing Overtime Regulations." Letter to the Senate opposing the Paycheck Fairness Act, S. 84 Meeting with Rep. Tim Walberg, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, and staff regarding upcoming issues in the House of Representatives including immigration reform and the activities of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Meeting with Senate Staff regarding the Paycheck Fairness Act (S.84) Meeting with Senate HELP Committee Staff regarding the Paycheck Fairness Act (S.84) Meeting with staff from the House Republican Conference regarding the Paycheck Fairness Act (S.84). Meeting with House Staff regarding recent EEOC activity Meeting with Department of Labor leadership and staff regarding proposed 541 overtime pay regulations

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $550,000

Government targets: Employment Standards Administration, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

HR 2346 and HR 2347, pertaining to the imposition of "card check" and micro-union rules before the NLRB; application of Davis-Bacon to surveyors; proposed changes to FLSA overtime rules.

Client expense: $837,951 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

See next pageDiscussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Vietnam, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. The Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act (HR 1120) The Secret Ballot Protection Act (HR 2346) The Representation Fairness Act (HR 2347) Save American Workers Act (HR 2575) NLRB issues.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office

See next pageBerry Amendment/Federal Prison Industries/Military Apparel Procurement Comments and discussions on Berry Amendment, Federal Prison Industries, and Ability One programs. Discussions with Members of Congress, DoD, USTR, TSA, and DHS about implementation of Berry and procurement issues, including reverse auctions and Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement procedures. Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 (HR 933) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2014 (H.R. 2397) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (H.R. 3335/S. 2410) Amendments to NDAA related to Berry, Athletic Footwear, and Federal Prison Industries and Military Exchange Sourcing Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2013 (HR2098) All-American Flag Act of 2014 (S. 1214 & H.R. 2355) Miscellaneous Trade (MTBs on separate page) Discussions with Congress and Administration (including USTR, Commerce, ITC, Labor, State, and Customs) oon implementation of free trade agreements (FTAs). oon negotiation of new trade agreements, including Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), US-EU trade agreement, International Services Agreement (ISA), and Trade Facilitation agreement. oon AGOA and other existing preference programs. oon implementation of various trade and customs initiatives (such as First Sale, 10 plus 2, 9801, de minims, CAFTA-DR documentation, FTZs, textile outsoles) covering apparel, footwear, and travel goods. oon trade barriers in Mexico, Argentina, Indonesia, Ecuador, Japan, and Brazil oon foreign trade practices, including labeling, cotton, market access, and intellectual property rights (IPR). oon China and Vietnam bilateral trade issues oon trade remedy laws, including proposals for prospective trade remedy systems. oon other trade initiatives and items, including: Issues relating to ocean shipping capacity and prices. Implementation of conflict minerals reporting requirements with the SEC Affordable Footwear Act (HR. 1708/S. 1633) U.S./Philippines trade Outdoor Act Miscellaneous Tariff Bills (introduced in prior congresses) and process Wool and cotton trust funds Extension of GSP to include travel goods (GSP Update Act (HR 2139/S. 1839)) Trade adjustments assistance Nicaragua trade programs (S. 1136/S. 1883) The benefit of imports and global value chains Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act (HR 1276) Asia South Pacific Trade Preferences Act (HR 432) Customs reauthorization measures in Senate (S 662) and in House (introduced in prior Congresses) Textile Enforcement and Security Act (TESA) (HR 3558/S. 1412) Discussions with OPIC, Export-Import Bank, GAO, Commerce, and Congressional staff on ways to improve Ex-Im Bank services for the apparel and textile supply chain Trade agency reorganization Comments to International Trade Administration on Doing Business in Africa Campaign Customs Provisions in Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 (HJRes 59) Issues related to the prevention of human trafficking Continued on next pageCont'd from previous page Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration changes to the Hours of Service (HoS) rules. Discussions with Congress and Administration on disruptions of West and East/Gulf Coast ports due to labor disputes. Discussion with DOT on implementation of freight provisions and development of National Freight Policy called for in MAP-21 Water Resources Development Act (S. 601) / Water Resources Reform and Development Act (HR 3080) Clean Ports Act (S. 1435) Discussion with FMC on ocean carrier congestion surcharges implemented during port labor disruptions DHS waiver of 100% cargo scanning mandate Product Safety Discussions with CPSC and various Congressional offices on implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Implementation of a bill to provide the Consumer Product Safety Commission with greater authority and discretion in enforcing the consumer product safety laws, and for other purposes. (HR 2715) Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. Modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act. Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013 (S. 1009) Draft Legislation Chemicals in Commerce Act (CICA) Discussion with Congressional office on (S.2120): Expanding the prohibition on the manufacture, distribution, and importation of certain products containing phthalates. Comments to the CPSC on Voluntary Recalls and Information Disclosure Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions (including filed comments) with Departments of Labor and State and USTR in conjunction with Child/Forced labor list, Uzbek cotton, Better Work programs, CAFTA-DR labor cases, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma, Swaziland, Haiti, and other labor issues and reports. Issues relating to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) pending regulations on the ability of employers to use criminal background checks in employment decisions. NLRB issues The Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act (HR 1120) The Secret Ballot Protection Act (HR 2346) The Representation Fairness Act (HR 2347) Save American Workers Act (HR 2575) Issues related to sourcing of apparel with military exchanges Comments to DOL on proposed Persuader Rule Small Business Issues relating to changes or implementation of the Lobby Disclosure Act, including Administration policies relating to advisory committees and ethics rules. Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (HR 684/S.336) American Textile Technology Innovation and Research for Exportation (ATTIRE) Act (HR 937) Textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules. Green labeling rules. Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 (HR 2542) Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2014 (HR 4457) Continued on next pageContinued from previous page IPR Issues relating to ICANN/GTLDS Discussions on rogue websites, design piracy, information sharing, copyright trolls, and other IPR initiatives with Congressional and Administration officials. Innovation Act (H.R. 3309) Patent Transparency and Improvements Act (S. 1720) Patent Quality Improvement Act (S. 866) Patent Abuse Reduction Act (S. 1013) Patent Litigation Integrity Act (S. 1612) Demand Letter Transparency Act (H.R. 3540) Innovation Protection Act (H.R. 3309) Patent Litigation and Innovation Act (H.R. 2639) SHIELD Act (H.R. 845) Stopping the Offensive Use of Patents Act (STOP Act) (H.R. 2766) End Anonymous Patents Act (H.R. 2024) Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act (H.R. 4763) Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act (S. 2049) Other Immigration Innovation Act of 2013 (S. 169) Implementation of Affordable Care Act Implementation of new rules on interchange fees. Comments to the Securities and Exchange Commission on the proposed Pay Ratio Disclosure Rule

Client expense: $197,071 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Defense Logistics Agency, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Maritime Commission, Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Navy, Dept of, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of the Vice President of the United States, Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office

Ambush Election Rule Fair Minimum Wage Act FLSA Overtime Regulations H.R. 1120, Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations ActH.R. 2346, Secret Ballot Protection Act H.R. 2347, Representation Fairness Restoration Act Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Reporting Rule Injury Illness Prevention Program Rule NLRA Notice Posting Rule Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Rules Office of Federal Contract Compliance Rules OSHA Letter of Interpretation re 3rd Parties at Inspections OSHA's Proposed Silica Rule Paycheck Fairness Act Persuader Rule Silica Rule SKILLS Act

Client expense: $2,520,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148) Sections 1201, 1301, 1302, 1303, 1304, 1311, 1401, 1411, 1412, 1414, 1502, 1512, 1513, 1514 Section 4980HH.R. 1406 - Working Families Flexibility Act H.R. 1120 - Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act H.R. 377 S. 84 Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 2346 - Secret Ballot Protection Act H.R. 2347 Representation Fairness Act S. 1737 Minimum Wage Fairness Act H.R. 4320 Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act H.R. 4321 Employee Privacy Protection Act

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

H.R. 337 / S. 84 / S. 2199, Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 803, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act H.R. 1010 / S. 460, Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 H.R. 1120, Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act H.R. 1226, Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2013 H.R. 1406, Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 H.R. 1982, Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2013 H.R. 2347 / S. 1166, Representation Fairness Restoration Act H.R. 3344, Fraudulent Overseas Recruitment and Trafficking Elimination Act of 2013 H.R. 3485 / S. 1712, Employee Rights Act H.R. 3633, Protecting Health Care Providers from Increased Administrative Burdens Act H.R. 4019, Small Business Investment Act of 2014 H.R. 4320 / S. 2178, Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act H.R. 4321, Employee Privacy Protection Act H.R. 4586, Fraudulent Overseas Recruitment and Trafficking Elimination Act of 2014 H.R. 4959, EEOC Transparency and Accountability Act S. 1188, Forty Hours Is Full Time Act of 2013 S. 1498, Small Business Tax Fairness Act S. 1626, Family Friendly and Workplace Flexibility Act of 2013 S. 1737 / S. 2223, Minimum Wage Fairness Act Fiscal Year 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, including provisions relating to funding of the Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board White House Memorandum to Examine Overtime Regulations: Exempt vs. Non-exempt employees DOL RIN 1205-AB58 (H2B Temporary Workers): Errors and omissions in cost and benefit analysis and in analysis of impacts on small entities DOL RIN 1210-AB32 (EBSA Definition of "Fiduciary"): Errors and omissions in cost impact analysis DOL RIN 1218-AB70 (Occupational Exposure to Crystalline Silica): Estimated costs and benefits of the proposed regulation and alternatives; identified errors and omissions in OSHA economic impact estimates NLRB RIN 3142-AA08: Errors and omissions in economic impact analysis of proposed rule regarding representation election case procedures OSHA docket 2013-0023; RIN 1218-AC49 (Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries & Illness): Incompleteness or inaccuracy of cost impact analyses, lack of quantified benefit analysis, and need for empirical data sources on which to base costs and benefits Proposed OSHA regulation to reduce the exposure limit on respirable silica and impose other requirements (78 Fed. Reg. 56,274, September 12, 2013) Proposed OSHA regulation to require employers to submit injury and illness records electronically that will then be posted on the internet (78 Fed. Reg. 67,354, November 8, 2013) Final regulation related to a posting of labor rights (76 Fed. Reg. 54,006, August 30, 2011) Proposed Regulation related to the advice exemption under section 203 of the LMRDA (76 Fed. Reg. 36,178, June 21, 2011) Proposed Regulation related to election process by the NLRB (76 Fed. Reg. 36,812, June 22, 2011) Final Regulation related to election process by the NLRB (76 Fed. Reg. 80,138, December 22, 2011) Proposed regulation regarding recording and reporting of musculoskeletal disorders (75 Fed. Reg. 4,728, January 29, 2010) and reopening of comment period (76 Fed. Reg. 28,383, May 17, 2011) Proposed information collection request for survey on worker classification (78 Fed. Reg. 67,196, November 8, 2013) Proposed regulation regarding respirable coal dust (75 Fed. Reg. 64,412, October 19, 2010) Proposed OSHA regulation updating industry codes from SIC to NAICS (76 Fed. Reg. 36,414, June 22, 2011) Proposed regulation regarding the companionship exemption from the Fair Labor Standards Act (76 Fed. Reg. 81,190, December 27, 2011) Nomination of members and general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board Various issues relating to Executive Order 13658, Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors, proposal to raise the minimum wage for government contractors; issues relating to National Labor Relations Board, including legislation and oversight, decisions and regulatory agenda, jurisdiction and the preemption of conflicting state actions, potential use of electronic voting, ambush elections regulations, implementation and oversight of the National Labor Relations Act (P.L. 74-198); determining whether a collective bargaining unit is appropriate, including legislation involving the NLRBs Specialty Healthcare (357 No. 83) decision; issues relating to the DOL, including regulatory agenda, persuader regulation, new overtime eligibility regulations, silica exposure limit regulations, implementation of a letter of interpretation allowing unions to accompany OSHA inspectors on walk-around inspections at non-union employer worksites; United Nations Convention on Rights for Persons with Disabilities; spending of H-1B visa fees; minimum wage, including indexing; unemployment insurance; gender-based workplace discrimination; 40 hour work week

Client expense: $21,610,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Educated members of Congress on the impact of DOL and NLRB regulations. Supported H.R. 1120 to limit NLRB activity. Supported legislation to guarantee workers the right to secret ballot when voting on unionization including H.R. 2346, S. 188, S.180, H.R. 976 and H.R. 557. Supported H.R. 2347, Representation Fairness Act, to prohibit minority factions of a community of interest from organizing against the will of their peers. Supported H.R. 4320 to amend the National Labor Relations Act with respect to the timing of the elections and pre-election hearings and the identification of pre-election hearings. Supported H.R. 4321 & S. 2178 to amend the National Labor Relations Act to require that lists of employees eligible to vote in organizing elections be provided to the NLRB.

Client expense: $55,725 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

The Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor Management Relations Act (H.R. 1120) Protecting Americas Workers Act (PAWA) (S. 665) Secret Ballot Protection Act (H.R. 2346) Representation Fairness Restoration Act (H.R. 2347)

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislation and federal issues related to FMLA and Sick Leave Reform. Monitor the implementation of Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, (P.L. 111-2). Proposed Rule and Request for Comments: Proposed Rules Governing Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act - CRIN 3142 - AAOD.Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act; Interpretation of the "Advice" Exemption, RIN1245-AA03. Monitor Federal case: the United States Court of Appeals District of Columbia Circuit, National Association of Manufacturers & Coalition for a Democratic Workplace versus National Labor Relations Board. Proposed Rule, RIN 1215-AB79; RIN 1245 - AA03, Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, Interpretation of the "Advice Exemption." EEOC Enforcement Guidance (No. 915.002) Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Interim Final Rule: Procedures for the Handling of Retaliation Complaints Under Section 1558 of the Affordable Care Act Insurance Issuers Relating to Coverage of Preventive Services [OSHA-2011-0193], [RIN 12158-AC79]. H.R. 1120, S. 850 Preventing Greater Uncertainty in Labor-Management Relations Act. H.R. 1010, S. 460, Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013. S. 1737, Minimum Wage Fairness Act Technical Release 2013-02: Guidance of the notice to employees of coverage options under FLSA 18B and Updated Model Election Notice Under COBRA. H.R. 2347 Representation Fairness Restoration Act. Notice: Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Notice to Employees of Coverage Options Under Fair Labor Standards Act Section 18B [OMB Control Number 1210-0149]. Notice: Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Affordable Care Act Grandfathered Health Plan Disclosure, Recordkeeping Requirement, and Change in Carrier Disclosure [OMB Control Number: 12100140]. Monitoring Workforce Investment Act reauthorization (SKILLS ACT) H.R. 4320 Workforce Democracy & Fairness Act H.R. 4321 Employee Privacy Protection Act Notice: Fringe benefits for the fast food industry under the Service Contract Act Executive Order February 12, 2014, Minimum Wage for Contractors HR803 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act RIN 1235-AA10 Establishing Minimum Wage for Contractors (29 CPR Part 10) March 2014 Presidential Memorandum to Sec. of Labor to consider revisions to the FLSAs main regulations re an exemption from minimum wage and overtime.

Client expense: $648,633 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration on Aging, Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office