There has been so much happening lately in the affirmation action and EEO compliance world. Here are some important news items related to the OFCCP and EEOC. EEO-1 and Vets-4212 Report – The new EEO-1 report is due March 31, 2018 and will include summary compensation data. However, there is a chance the pay component [...]
The OFCCP updated the Protected Veterans Hiring Benchmark to 6.7%. This new benchmark is effective starting March 31, 2017. The previous Hiring Benchmark was 6.9%. For more information on the OFCCP’s current and past hiring benchmarks, please go to: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/AnnualVEVRAABenchmarkEffectiveDates.htm
Federal contractors and subcontractors covered by Executive Order 11246, as amended, are required to post a revised Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (PTNP) and include it in employee handbooks. This notice seeks to inform applicants and employees that the contractor will not discharge or discriminate against them because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their [...]
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) updated their Frequently Asked Questions for Federal Contractor Selection System (FCSS) and Corporate Scheduling Announcement Letters (CSALs). The OFCCP recently mailed CSALs to federal contractors, notifying companies that they have been selected for an OFCCP compliance review during the scheduling cycle. A CSAL is not the same [...]
On February 16, 2017, President Trump announced his selection of Alexander Acosta as the new nominee for Secretary of Labor. This was less than a day after Andrew Puzder withdrew his nomination. Currently, Mr. Acosta is dean of the College of Law at Florida International University and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of [...]