by John C. Fox | Apr 25, 2022 | Week In Review (WIR)
- This Week’s Vaccination Injunction Puzzle at a Glance
- EEOC and OFCCP to Host Second HIRE Initiative Roundtable
- Director Yang Told the DirectEmployers Annual Meeting Audience That Subgroup Goals & Non-Binary Gender Reporting Are On OFCCP’s Agenda
- EEOC Commissioner Sonderling Told DirectEmployers Annual Meeting Attendees The EEO-1 Component 2 Survey Will Soon Return
by John C. Fox | Oct 11, 2021 | Week In Review (WIR)
- OFCCP Alleges Individuals Classified as “Two or More Races” are Protected From Discrimination as a New “Protected Class”
- OFCCP Spotlights Its Disability Inclusion Resources
- Construction Compliance Course Released in The Online OFCCP Contractor Compliance Institute
- Moving Along – Pending Piece of Tip Rule Takes Its Last Dance
- E-Verify Now Offering Webinars Eligible for Professional Development Credits!
- September’s Employment Situation – Another Disappointing Jobs Creation Month and More Americans Dropping Out to Expand the Long-Term Unemployed List
- Artificial Intelligence in The Workforce – Utopia or Legal Landmine?
- Looking Ahead: Celebrate NDEAM 2021 And The 20th Anniversary Of the Office of Disability Employment Policy
by John C. Fox | Apr 5, 2021 | Week In Review (WIR)
- GAO Report Finds NLRB Staff Dwindling and Dissatisfied
- National Vietnam War Veterans Day – Thank You For Your Service!
- NLRB Extends Deadline to File Briefs on Employer Investigations
- VEVRAA Benchmark for Hiring Dropped to 5.6%
- NLRB Website Now Available in Español
- DOL Website Worker.gov Now Available in Español
- DirectEmployers Announces OFCCP Director Jenny Yang as a Keynote Speaking “Live” at its Annual Member Meeting DEAMcon21
- VETS Launched a New Pilot Program to Assist Transitioning Service Members and Their Spouses
- The Re-Opening of America is Upon Us! Employment Explodes in March With Largest One-Month Job Surge Since WWII!
- The WIR Team Awarded Readers’ Choice Award!
- REMINDER: Final Countdown to Deadline for HIREVets Medallion Award
by John C. Fox | Feb 15, 2021 | Week In Review (WIR)
- Career Workshops For Transitioning Military Spouses
- Employer Checklist of D&I Actions to Take + Bonus Blog Post Featuring a Printable D&I Checklist
- Nomination of Secretary of Labor to go to Full Senate Vote
- OFCCP Director Yang Addressed the Contractor Community
- College Grads With Disabilities Finding Careers Through the WRP
- LRB Invited Legal Briefs On The Union Insignia Issue
by John C. Fox | Jan 25, 2021 | Week In Review (WIR)
- How Ten Organizations Rocked Their Section 503 Compliance Reviews
- Four New WHD Opinion Letters, Including Independent Contractor Scenario
- EEOC Touts $535 Million in Discrimination Recoveries in FY2020
- Day One for President Biden Included, Among Many Actions, Revoking EO 13950
- Several New Appointees (and a Termination) in the Labor World
- Jenny Yang on the Job For Less Than 24 Hours Before Sued to Stop OFCCP’s Religious Discrimination Final Rule
- $15 Federal Min Wage In The Works
by John C. Fox | Jan 19, 2021 | Week In Review (WIR)
- Opinion Letter Issued on the Scope of Legal Protections for Religious Liberty
- Negotiation Impasse Among Top Issues Requesting Ombud Service
- The EEOC Announced Dates for Three EEO Survey Data Collections
- Focused Review Survival Grid with New AAP Page
- DE Talk Podcast: Leverage Your Strengths with CliftonStrengths Finder
- Comment Now on the Registration & EEO in Apprenticeships Program
- Religious Discrimination in Employment – Report Released
- EEOC Final Rule on Its Conciliation Process Moves in the Direction of Employers, but is Ultimately Disappointing
- OFCCP Reveals Top Five Violations from Disability Focused Reviews
- EEOC Opinion Letter: No OWBPA Disclosures Required to Non-U.S. Citizens Outside the United States
- Clarity on EEOC’s Authority to Intervene in Litigation and Approve Amicus Curiae Recommendations
- Biden Transition Team Floats Trial Balloon: Jenny Yang for OFCCP Director?
- EEOC Director of State, Local, and Tribal Programs Appointed
- Three New FLSA Opinion Letters from WHD
- EEOC Revised Compliance Manual Section on Religious Discrimination
by Candee Chambers | Jan 19, 2021 | OFCCP Compliance, Week In Review (WIR)
It had all the early earmarks of the classic four-part political “trial balloon.” First, the rumors began to swirl (two weeks ago) that the US DOL Transition Team had selected a candidate to be the next OFCCP Director. Second, early last week, the rumors named Jenny...
by John C. Fox | Jan 23, 2017 | Week In Review (WIR)
In today’s edition of OFCCP Week in Review, John C. Fox and Candee Chambers discuss the Puzder’s confirmation hearing date; highlights from the EEOC FY2016 Enforcement & Litigation Report; EEOC’s Q&A’s geared toward depression, PTSD & mental health in the workplace; Jenny Yang’s “progress report” as EEOC chair; Donald J. Trump takes office as 45th President of the United States; and the Senate confirmation votes for Trump senior nominees begin.
