On Jan. 9, 2017, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed Executive Order 162, which requires state contracts and procurements entered into or issued as of June 1, 2017, to include new reporting obligations for contractors, subcontractors, and bidders. Employers seeking to contract with the State will be required to disclose, on at least a quarterly basis, job title and salary information for each employee performing work on a state contract. Employers unable to identify the specific individuals working on a state contract are required to disclose job title and salary information for their entire workforce.

The State already required the reporting of general workforce utilization data pertaining to state contracts through the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program. The Executive Order states, however, that such data, which is disaggregated by race and gender, is inadequate to address the Governor’s concerns related to discriminatory wage practices. While the Order does not explicitly require the new data to be disaggregated by race and gender, it is clear that the State would need such information to achieve the Executive Order’s intended purpose of allowing the State to analyze whether wage disparities exist.

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Photo of Joshua L. Oppenheimer Joshua L. Oppenheimer

Joshua L. Oppenheimer focuses his practice on New York State governmental affairs and issues relating to governmental ethics, lobbying laws and campaign finance. He represents clients before the New York State legislative and executive branches, focusing on legislation and regulation involving health, environmental…

Joshua L. Oppenheimer focuses his practice on New York State governmental affairs and issues relating to governmental ethics, lobbying laws and campaign finance. He represents clients before the New York State legislative and executive branches, focusing on legislation and regulation involving health, environmental, labor, and transportation policy, as well as racing and gaming issues.

Josh also has wide-ranging experience advising clients on compliance with the complex federal, state and local laws that govern political activity, lobbying, and general interactions between government and the private sector. Josh counsels companies, trade associations, nonprofit organizations, political parties, political committees, candidates, and public office holders, on compliance with laws regarding campaign finance, elections, ethics, and lobbying. He works with clients to form and administer political action, candidate, and independent expenditure committees, and has the unique experience of aiding in the creation and ensuring the continued existence of a statewide political party. Josh also regularly works with lobbying firms, public affairs companies, and other advocacy groups to navigate the labyrinth of laws pertaining to contacts with government, public disclosure of lobbying activity, and gifts to public officials. He also assists clients with New York ballot access issues.

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Jennifer M. Gomez represents manufacturers in mass torts and products liability litigation, with an emphasis on medical devices. She also represents clients in a wide range of complex civil litigation matters, including class action defense, in both federal and state court. Her experience

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Jennifer also advises corporations on compliance and regulatory matters, including governmental investigations. In addition to her litigation practice, Jennifer has served as the New York State Assistant Secretary for Human Services under Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, and as Legislative Counsel at the New York City Council. Jennifer started her career at a major New York law firm before her role with the New York City Council.

Jennifer maintains an active pro bono docket, representing asylum seekers and assault victims. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Capital Region Youth Tennis Foundation.

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Harold N. Iselin is the Managing Shareholder of the firm’s Albany office and Co-Chairs the firm’s Government Law and Policy Practice. He focuses his practice on governmental affairs, health care, and insurance matters, representing diverse clients before the New York State executive branch…

Harold N. Iselin is the Managing Shareholder of the firm’s Albany office and Co-Chairs the firm’s Government Law and Policy Practice. He focuses his practice on governmental affairs, health care, and insurance matters, representing diverse clients before the New York State executive branch and state legislature. Additionally, he has represented numerous clients in managed care and insurance transactions, often involving complex regulatory issues.

According to Chambers USA 2019 Guide, sources describe Harold as “phenomenal, extremely knowledgeable and pragmatic.” He was described by sources in the 2018 Guide as “the best healthcare regulatory lawyer going, period,” and being “superbly connected with government agencies.”

Prior to joining the firm, Harold was a trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice, following which he became Assistant Counsel to the Governor of New York with responsibility for transportation, education, veteran’s affairs and freedom of information matters.