---
title: "Obama E.O.s that affect Federal Contractors"
description: "4 executive orders signed by President Obama affect federal contractors, and have compliance requirements 1)  New COBRA legislation retro to 2008 to subsidize 65%. Notices must be completed by 4/18/09..."
url: https://www.dashrconsulting.com/e-o-s-that-affect-federal-contractors/
date: 2009-08-06
modified: 2020-06-25
author: "Dr. Di Ann Sanchez"
categories: ["HR Legislative Updates"]
tags: ["ADAAA", "COBRA", "FMLA", "I-9"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# Obama E.O.s that affect Federal Contractors

### 4 executive orders signed by President Obama affect federal contractors, and have compliance requirements

1)  New COBRA legislation retro to 2008 to subsidize 65%. Notices must be completed by 4/18/09.

2)  Americans with Disabilities Act amended with an expanded definition of disabilities.

3)  FMLA expands leave for military families.

4)  New I-9 form effective 4/3/09.