In reference to our previous article about Executive Order 13950 (Order), many companies were concerned about how this Order would affect their diversity and inclusion trainings. In a speech, Department of Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia clarified this concern by saying the Order “does not prohibit workplace training about non-discrimination and equal opportunity—that training is important, [...]
The OFCCP published new Compliance Assistance Guides to ensure that federal contractors “have assistance tools to understand and comply with the law.” The new compliance assistance resources include OFCCP At A Glance to provide an overview of the work the agency does, guidelines on What Federal Contractors Can Expect interacting with the OFCCP, a Posting [...]
The OFCCP launched their new Contractor Assistance Portal on August 9th to “improve compliance assistance and increase transparency for contractors and stakeholders.” Through this portal, contractors can ask questions, search FAQs, access compliance assistance materials, and join live group chats or discussions hosted by the OFCCP.
Alexander Acosta resigned as Labor Secretary. Acosta’s deputy, Patrick Pizzella, is serving as acting secretary. President Trump recently nominated Eugene Scalia to be the next labor secretary. He is the son of former Supreme Court Justice, Antonin Scalia.
The OFCCP will be hosting a town hall meeting in partnership with the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS). The town hall will focus on the following regulations concerning veterans: Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). The town hall will take [...]