Breaking news from the ofccp

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has released a new Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing required for OFCCP audits. These new audit requirements significantly expand the items and data which must be submitted to OFCCP within 30 of the receipt of...

OFCCP Activates the aap verification portal

  As anticipated, the OFCCP has launched its Verification program by publishing the 2022 reporting process.   On February 1st, 2022, contractors and subcontractors may begin registering for access to the portal.   On March 31th, 2022, contractors and subcontractors...
What Is Affirmative Action

What Is Affirmative Action

What is Affirmative Action? Well, this is one of the most commonly misunderstood employment laws or doctrines. Affirmative Action is a law or program that says the federal government or individuals who contract with the federal government are required to meet specific...
April webinars:

April webinars:

Happy spring from all of us at HR Specialties! We have a couple webinars this month that you will not want to miss. Our Tuesday Topic on April 20th focuses on how to prepare the required reviews for disability and veterans status for your AAP. Our Specialized Program...
What Are The Basics Of Employee Recognition?

What Are The Basics Of Employee Recognition?

Employee Recognition is about reinforcement of employee actions, efforts, behavior, or performance that supports organizational strategy. Recognition acknowledges or gives special attention to employee actions, efforts, or behavior and performance that supports the...
HR Basics Human Resource Management

HR Basics Human Resource Management

Human resource management comprise the formal systems designed to manage people in organizations. To best understand human resource management, we’ll take a look at brief history, understand the roles of human resource management and review a model to best...

Families First Coronavirus Act (FFCRA)

Effective 4/1/2020 through 12/31/2020 the FFCRA has been put into place for employers with less than 500 employees to be able to provide emergency leave for COVID-19 related reasons. To assist you in understanding this new law, here are a few resources and FAQs for...

January Webinars Alert!

Tuesday, January 14th, 2020    9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PST Tuesday Topic: OFCCP’s NEW Focused Review Guide for Section 503 (Disability AAP) Audits and Audit Evaluation Criteria OFCCP Recently published two important documents addressing focused audits for...