Christmas wish of many comes true!
A federal judge in the Northern District of California issued a nationwide preliminary injunction prohibiting the government from from enforcing Executive Order 13950, "Combating Race and...more
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
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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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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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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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
OFCCP updates annual hiring benchmark for protected veterans.
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has posted the new hiring benchmark for protected veterans, which is 5.7 percent effective March 31, 2020...more
The OFCCP’s Scheduling Letters have been updated. But only slightly!
The Office of Management and Budget has approved the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ request to revise the Scheduling Letters that...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
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
Academic institutions will appreciate this.
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has issued its much-awaited Technical Assistance Guidance for Educational Institutions. In publishing these materials, the...more
OFCCP offers answers to puzzling questions.
Wondering about whether to count student workers? Or whether multiple locations can be combined into one affirmative action plan? These are questions that have vexed many...more
OFCCP proposes to broaden protection of religious exercise.
Citing the need to clarify the scope and application of the religious exemption for federal contractors, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs issued...more