The OFCCP has announced with a new directive that they will bring back the “focused review” as an audit option. In a focused review, the contractor will be audited in one of three possible areas: Executive Order 11246, Section 503, or VEVRAA. Not all components of the affirmative action compliance would be evaluated. The idea [...]
The new directive instructs OFCCP staff to take into account recent court decisions and White House Executive Orders that protect religious freedom. With this directive, they are stressing the Administration’s commitment to strong protections for religious freedom and making sure faith-based organizations and companies can compete equally for federal grants, contracts, etc. The directive also [...]