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OFCCP has posted new sample AAPs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in follow up to the substantially revised VEVRAA and Section 503 regulations that went into effect last year.  The samples show how covered federal contractors might satisfy their new regulatory requirements in their initial (aka “transition”) AAP year.  According to the... READ MORE

The Department of Labor published regulations last week that will make it unlawful for federal contractors to discriminate in employment based on sexual orientation and gender identity.  The regulations will become effective in early April, 120 days after being published in the Federal Register.  READ MORE

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) announced last week that it received approval to change its standard audit Scheduling Letter and accompanying Itemized Listing.  Together, these documents specify in detail what records and information federal contractors must supply to OFCCP when they are selected for a compliance review.  The changes are significant... READ MORE

OFCCP recently mailed a new batch of Corporate Scheduling Announcement Letters (“CSALs”) to unlucky companies that are on the short list to be audited later this year.  Consistent with its recent practice, the notices are addressed to the “Human Resource Director” at local establishments as opposed to the company’s corporate headquarters.   READ MORE

OFCCP will host a free 90-minute webinar on June 12, 2014 concerning best practices for outreach and recruitment of individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans.  Colet Mitchell and Shaun McGill from the Office of Disability Employment Policy (“ODEP”) will be the presenters.  Registration for the webinar is available here.  READ MORE

On April 8, 2014, President Obama signed a new Executive Order prohibiting federal contractors from discriminating or retaliating against employees who discuss their compensation.  On the same date, President Obama also issued a Presidential Memorandum directing the Secretary of Labor to issue new rules governing the collection of summary compensation data from federal contractors.  READ MORE

The OFCCP recently published regulations that significantly revise the affirmative action requirements for qualified individuals with disabilities (“IWDs”) and protected veterans.  The new regulations, which apply to covered federal contractors, become effective on March 24, 2014.  READ MORE

On February 12, 2014, President Obama signed Executive Order 13658, which raises the minimum rate of pay for federal contractors to $10.10 per hour.  The rate is subject to increases each year in relation to increases to the Consumer Price index.  This bold action by the president came after he was unable to convince... READ MORE

The word on the street is that OFCCP will mail its next round of Corporate Scheduling Announcement Letters (“CSALs”) to unlucky federal contractors this week.  This is not a letter you want to receive, as it means your company has been targeted for an affirmative action compliance review.    READ MORE

The OFCCP is hosting a series of webinars designed to help federal contractors understand and implement its newly published regulations regarding affirmative action for individuals with disabilities and certain protected veterans.  These new regulations, which become effective on March 24, 2014, significantly change the affirmative action obligations related to individuals with disabilities and certain... READ MORE