by John C. Fox | Dec 18, 2023 | OFCCP Compliance, Week In Review (WIR)
- Without Notice, OFCCP Updated Its Construction Program and CSAL FAQs
- Contractors Have New Opportunity to Comment on OFCCP’s Supply & Service Contractor Portal Information Collection
- US GAO Recommended US DOL & OMB Spearhead Increased Agency Collaboration for Data on Workers in Contract Arrangements
- US DOL WHD Unveiled Its Final Rule on Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts
- Education Does Not Resolve Gender Wage Gap, According to US Census Bureau Findings
- US DOL ETA Announced NPRM to “Modernize” Registered Apprenticeship Rules
- US DOL ODEP Released New WRP Database of Student/Recent Graduate Jobseekers with Disabilities
- Upcoming Opportunity to Weigh-In on Revising “Schedule A” Labor Certifications in Light of AI Development Needs
- New Publications
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
by Jaime Costilow | Dec 5, 2023 | Press Release
Fortune 2,000 HR executives will convene in New Orleans to gain insights into regulatory changes affecting federal contractors, the evolution of workforce inclusion, and the impact artificial intelligence will have on the future of work. DirectEmployers Association,...
by John C. Fox | Nov 6, 2023 | OFCCP Compliance, Week In Review (WIR)
- President Biden’s Supersized Executive Order on AI Includes Directives for US DOL & Many Other Agencies
- DE Talk Podcast Explored Ways to Handle Workplace Drama
- NLRB & US DOL’s OSHA Signed Agreement to Enhance Information Sharing, Coordinated Investigations, Referrals, Training & Outreach
- Justice Department Issued New Guidance Providing Insights on Evolving Efforts to Accelerate ADA’s “Integration Mandate”
- OFCCP Announced New, Two-Step Complaint Process
- JOLTS Report – Job Openings Increased by only 56k in September, Rate Held Steady at 5.7%
- Economy Added only 150k Jobs in October, Unemployment Rate Rose Slightly to 3.9%
- In Brief
- New Publications
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
by John C. Fox | Oct 30, 2023 | OFCCP Compliance, Week In Review (WIR)
- Senate Confirmed Nomination of Jessica Looman to Head US DOL’s Wage and Hour Division
- US NLRB Unveiled Final, Union-Friendly Joint Employer Rule
- US DOL Inspector General’s Office Plans to Review Effectiveness of OFCCP Compliance Evaluations, FY 2024 Audit Workplan Revealed
- In Brief
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
by John C. Fox | Aug 21, 2023 | OFCCP Compliance, Week In Review (WIR)
- U.S. Justice & Education Departments Issued Joint Resources on Lawfully Advancing DEI Following Supreme Court’s University Admissions Decision
- Federal Judge Paused Implementation of Order Requiring Southwest Airlines Attorneys to Attend “Religious Liberty Training”
- U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Ruled That Title VII Actionable Adverse Employment Actions Not Limited to Only “Ultimate” Employment Decisions
- In Brief
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
by John C. Fox | Jul 31, 2023 | OFCCP Compliance, Week In Review (WIR)
This is Part IV, the final edition, of our Four-Part Series discussing the implications for employers of the SCOTUS’ case decision resolving the Harvard and UNC cases. If you missed our earlier Blogs leading up to today’s Blog, you may find them as follows: The...
by John C. Fox | Jul 31, 2023 | OFCCP Compliance, Week In Review (WIR)
- Four Implications Impacting Federal Government Contractors & Employers Following the SCOTUS Decision in the Harvard & UNC Cases + “Life Preserver” Practical Next Step Suggestions
- USCIS Published Notice Introducing Revised I-9 Form
- U.S. EEOC Updated Technical Assistance Document on Visual Disabilities
- U.S. DOL’s OSHA Issued First-Ever Hazard Alert for Heat
- OFCCP Updated Its Affirmative Action FAQ Section to Address Recent SCOTUS University Admissions Case Decisions
- In Brief
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
by John C. Fox | Jun 5, 2023 | OFCCP Compliance, Week In Review (WIR)
- NLRB GC Asserted, Via Memo, That Employment Non-Compete Provisions Violate NLRA
- JOLTS Report – Job Openings Increased by 358k in April as “Jobs Opening Rate” Jumped up .03% to 6.1% Signaling More Hard Work Ahead for Recruiters
- U.S. Supreme Court Ruled NLRA Does Not Bar State Law Property Damage Claims Against Unions
- Economy Added 339k Jobs in May, But the Unemployment Rate Nonetheless Rose to 3.7%
- Debt Ceiling Increase Statute Became a Bill to Restrict Future Federal Budgets
- What The Budget Reforms In The Debt-Ceiling Bill Likely Mean For OFCCP and Other Federal Agencies
- In Brief
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
by John C. Fox | May 15, 2023 | OFCCP Compliance, Week In Review (WIR)
- U.S. Office of Personnel Management Announced Proposed Rule on Pay Equity for Federal Workers
- USDOL ODEP Announced Themes for 2023 Disability Awareness Month & 50th Anniversary of Rehab Act
- In Brief
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
by John C. Fox | May 4, 2023 | Networking and Education, Week In Review (WIR)
This is Part 2 of a 3-part series reporting on the 50 speakers delivering 27 different educational presentations at the DirectEmployers (DE) three-day Annual Meeting (DEAMcon23) of DE Members, Recruit Rooster customers, and attendees from the public. Bios on the...
