l Service Reform Act.” Thus, the Ohio National Guard must comply with FLRA. Justices Alito and Gorsuch dissented arguing that state national guards are not federal agencies just because they have federally delegated authority. Government Executive, Erich Wagner. Read more here. The opinions are available here.Rescission of Class Deviation—Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal ContractorsOn May 24, 2023, the Department of Defense, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense issued a memorandum rescinding Class Deviation—Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. Effective immediately, this memorandum rescinds Class Deviation 2021-O0009 and its Revisions 1 and 2. Class Deviation 2021-O0009 implemented Executive Order (EO) 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. EO 14099, Moving Beyond COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Federal Workers, dated May 9, 2023, effective May 12, 2023, and published on May 15, 2023, at 88 FR 30891, revoked EO 14042. Read more here.Upcoming Labor & Employment PresentationsWEBINAR: FAR Session 14, Parts 22 & 23, July 12, Nichole Atallah. Read more here.CYBERSECURITY & DATA PRIVACYGet Ready! Enhanced Cybersecurity Standards for Federal Contractors Coming SoonFor years, the federal contracting community has closely monitored the oft-delayed Department of Defense’s (DOD) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program—now on iteration 2.0—as the forefront of cybersecurity obligations. That focus may soon be expanding. Contractors outside of DOD’s orbit may soon be subject to similar requirements. Civilian agency contractors should start preparing now for an enhanced cybersecurity proposed rule to prevent gaps or issues when the regulation goes into effect—not to mention it just being good business to have robust cybersecurity protection. Read more here.Upcoming Cybersecurity & Data Privacy PresentationsWEBINAR: Cybersecurity for Government Contractors: Success Through Comp