While the federal government is ending most affirmative action obligations, the states continue to enforce their affirmative action requirements. The revocation of Executive Order 11246 and the various efforts to end...more
On November 29, 2024, a proposal was issued in the Federal Register to change thresholds regarding laws enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and other agencies....more
Affirmative action is typically not a major focus for construction companies. With the difficulty of finding qualified workers, finishing complex projects, and dealing with a myriad of government regulations, affirmative...more
During the week of September 25, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) sent a flood of scheduling letters to federal contractors and subcontractors. It is not clear...more
The end of the federal fiscal year is rapidly approaching. As of September 26, Congress has yet to pass a budget for the 2024 federal fiscal year that starts October 1, 2023. If Congress fails to find a way to fund the...more
With growing remote work and the reduction in traditional office settings, establishment-based affirmative action plans no longer make sense for many employers. In this webinar, Director of Business Strategy, Bill Osterndorf,...more
On March 14, 2023, the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) launched its Mega Construction Project (Megaproject) Program. The Megaproject Program is another step towards OFCCP’s efforts to ensure...more
There are many proposed revisions in the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) scheduling letter and itemized listing that was released on November 20, 2022. One of the proposed revisions to the scheduling...more