by Scott | Sep 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Today the EEOC filled a notice in the Federal Register that it will not renew the requirement that employers submit an EEO-1, Component 2 report, at least in 2020. Commentary This does not change the current report filing deadline of September 30th,2019. However,... by Scott | Mar 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Are you ready? The OFCCP broadcasted in the end of 2018 that there were going to be “more desk audits in 2019.” The time has come to be prepared for what could be a challenging time for many Federal Contractors and Federal Subcontractors both as CSAL... by Scott | Dec 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
OFCCP has recently published several new Directives with important information for employers who are federal contractors and subcontractors. One of these, Directive 2018-07, is focused on employers who are either late with yearly AAP update(s), or who fail to prepare... by Scott | Aug 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
The portal to file annual VETS-4212 reports is now open. The filing period started on August 1st, 2018 and ends on September 30th, 2018. Companies with federal contracts of $150,000 or more are required to file the VETS-4212 report. Contractors will need to choose a... by Scott | May 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
Last September, the OFCCP conducted a number of Town Hall Meetings where participants provided feedback and insight on compliance assistance and contractor engagement related issues. The agency identified three focus areas around training, communication, and trust. ... by Scott | Apr 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Department of Labor & OFCCP updated the annual national hiring benchmark for protected veterans to 6.4 percent from 6.7 percent. VEVRAA regulations require federal contractors to establish a hiring benchmark for protected veterans in order to assess the... by Scott | Feb 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has sent a new round of pre-audit letters to 1,000 individual locations and facilities of federal contractors and subcontractors. This letter puts contractors on notice that their... by Scott | Jan 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Ondray T. Harris is the new Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Director. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Harris served as a senior advisor at the Department of Labor in the Employment Training Administration. His experience includes a number of... by Scott | Nov 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
Craig Leen has been appointed as the new OFCCP Director. He replaces interim Director, Tom Dowd, who has been in the role since Patricia Shiu resigned in November of 2016. Mr. Leen has a legal background serving as the City Attorney and Chief Legal Officer for the... by Scott | Aug 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
In July of 2016, we reported on the EEOC’s revision to the proposed EEO-1 pay data collection report. The EEOC announced yesterday that the report requirement (Component 2) is currently postponed indefinitely. The requirement would have required employers to report...