In response to the nationwide injunction issued December 22.
As previously reported, a federal judge in California handed down a nationwide preliminary injunction that prohibits enforcement of Executive Order 13950 with...more
OFCCP seeks approval of additional Scheduling Letters.
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has requested the Office of Management and Budget to approve two new Scheduling Letters: one for promotion focused...more
Preliminary injunction stalls bias training order.
A federal judge in California has imposed a nationwide injunction prohibiting enforcement of portions of Executive Order 13950. The court’s Order grants a preliminary...more
12/28/2020
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Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
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OFCCP ,
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Trial Court Orders ,
Trump Administration
Religious entities given clarity in federal procurement.
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs issued its Final Rule on “Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause’s Religious...more
Defense contractors and subcontractors, take note.
Executive Order 13950 on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping went into effect on November 21, but the Federal Acquisition Regulations have not yet been updated to include...more
The revised regulations cement the enforcement practices.
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs issued a Final Rule implementing changes to its enforcement process. The changes apply to the regulations of all...more
11/9/2020
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Disparate Treatment ,
Evidence ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Register ,
Final Rules ,
Notice of Violation ,
OFCCP ,
Rehabilitation Act ,
Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA)
Contractors who participate may get a reward.
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program issued a Request for Information asking for comments, information, and materials from contractors and employees relating to...more
10/22/2020
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Employee Training ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Register ,
OFCCP ,
Request For Information ,
Safe Harbors ,
Sexual Stereotyping ,
Stakeholder Engagement ,
Trump Administration
The OFCCP had a banner year (again).
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs touted its accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2020 (October 2019 – September 2020). According to the agency, it recovered $35.6 million...more
President Trump signed an Executive Order on September 22, titled “Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping.” The Order focuses on prohibiting the federal government, the U.S. military, and federal contractors from promoting race...more
9/24/2020
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Subcontractors ,
Trump Administration
Reminder: Don’t forget to file VETS-4212 Reports.
Organizations with a government contract or subcontract worth $150,000 or more are required to file the VETS-4212 Report by September 30 of each year. The reporting...more
Don't rely on the initial list posted!
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs announced that it has posted a revised Corporate Scheduling Announcement List. The agency's statement was emailed this morning:
On...more
The OFCCP seeks an online certification process.
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has issued an Information Collection Request seeking comments on “an annual Affirmative Action Program online...more
Corporate Scheduling Announcement Lists are out!
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs released a new list of contractors to be scheduled for compliance evaluations. The Corporate Scheduling Announcement Lists...more
The Final Rule is out, and it’s good news!
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs issued a Final Rule providing that it has no authority over TRICARE health care providers. The Rule follows a notice and comment...more
Federal contractors must begin using the new form by August 4.
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs announced the release of a new and “streamlined” Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form. The...more
Mediation, efficiency, and ombuds service.
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs issued a trio of Directives on Friday, April 17. One establishes a mediation program. Another sets forth efficiency standards...more
Perhaps it’s not quite business as usual after all.
Last week we reported that the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs announced that it was essentially operating as normal, regardless of the nationwide...more
Coronavirus or not, the OFCCP is not hitting the "pause" button on compliance reviews.
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs published an announcement today regarding its response to the COVID-19 crisis....more
Another plan of action from the OFCCP.
Stemming from seven town hall meetings in 2019, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs announced an action plan to address issues that were consistently raised by...more
The experts speak their minds!
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs and the National Industry Liaison Group recently hosted a panel discussion regarding the agency’s practices for investigating potential...more
The Federal Contract Compliance Manual has been tweaked.
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs released an updated version of its Federal Contract Compliance Manual. This is the first update to the Manual...more
DOL is ordered to release contractors' EEO-1 Report information.
The U.S. Department of Labor has lost a battle concerning the release of contractors’ EEO-1 Reports under the Freedom of Information Act. Federal Magistrate...more
OFCCP presents final gift of 2019 to contractors.
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, seeking to amend its regulations and add procedures relating to resolving alleged...more
OFCCP posts new guide for construction contractors.
Keeping its pledge to provide more technical assistance to federal contractors, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs just issued a new Technical Assistance...more
OFCCP turns an eye to vets for Veterans Day.
On the Friday before Veterans Day, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs unleashed multiple initiatives focused on veterans. The OFCCP enforces the Vietnam Era...more