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DE Talk | Excitement, Turbulence & Confusion: The Top 10 Employment Law Issues That Affected Federal Contractors in 2023

by Candee Chambers | Jan 30, 2024 | Podcast

Season 5 • Episode 7

Our compliance experts John C. Fox and Candee Chambers are back for their highly-anticipated recap of all things employment law from the past year. As they look back, they’ll chat about the top 10 issues affecting federal contractors as directed by government regulatory agencies, and give hints as to what may be to come in 2024.

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OFCCP Week In Review: October 9, 2023

by John C. Fox | Oct 9, 2023 | OFCCP Compliance, Uncategorized, Week In Review (WIR)

US DOL Launching “Comprehensive Review” of Subminimum Wage Program, Assistant Secretary for ODEP Announced
Federal Court Granted Motion to Pause Litigation Based on NLRB’s Plan to Issue Final Joint Employer Rule by October’s End
U.S GAO Found Federal Agencies Deficient in Monitoring Federal Contractor E-Verify Compliance
JOLTS Report – Job Openings Increased by 690k in August, Rate Increased to 5.8%
FAR Council Issued Regulations to Enhance Whistleblower Protections for Federal Contractor Employees
Economy Added 336k Jobs in September, Unemployment Rate Remained Steady at 3.8%
California Governor Newsom Vetoed Bill That Would Have Explicitly Banned Caste Discrimination
In Brief
New Publications
Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders

OFCCP Week In Review: July 26, 2021

by John C. Fox | Jul 26, 2021 | Week In Review (WIR)

Former National Women’s Law Center Counsel Joins OFCCP
Union Displays of “Scabby the Rat” and Anti-Company Bannering OK Near Neutral Sites
Comment Now on $15.00 Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors
Vice President Kamala Harris Cast the Deciding Vote to Confirm Controversial Nominee to be the New NLRB General Counsel
WHD to Host Prevailing Wage Seminars
ODEP Revealed NDEAM 2021 Poster

OFCCP Week In Review: April 12, 2021

by John C. Fox | Apr 12, 2021 | Week In Review (WIR)

Open Virtual Meeting on Veteran Employment & Employer Outreach
Bill Introduced To End Subminimum Wage for Individuals with Disabilities
ODEP, OFCCP, and Women’s Bureau To Host National Dialogue Seeking Equity in Employment for Historically Underserved Individuals with Disabilities
Disability:IN Shared Disability Inclusive Illustrations
President Biden’s Budget to Enforce Federal Contractor Obligations
President Biden Announced Nominee To Head OSHA

OFCCP Week In Review: March 1, 2021

by John C. Fox | Mar 1, 2021 | Week In Review (WIR)

Exploration, Compliance, Competence, Competitive Advantage – Where is Your Company on the Disability Employment Maturity Curve?
Biden Nominates His NLRB General Counsel
USDOL’s Customized Employment Method to Hire Veterans with Disabilities Explained
Exploring the Intersection of Black History and Disability Inclusion
Driving Change Through Accessible Technology
Persons with a Disability: Labor Force Characteristics – 2020
Equality Act Passed the House
New Leaders Appointed to the Women’s Bureau
Tip Rule Delayed to April 30, 2021
JAN’s New Blog Tips to Request and Negotiate Accommodations During the Pandemic
Retaliation Remained the Top EEOC Charge in FY 2020
EEOC Pledges Again to Redouble Efforts to Address Racism
DE Masterclass Education Series Kicked Off With Astounding Reviews!
OFCCP Contractor Assistance Portal Closed
NEW: The “Flip-Flop Report” – Scorecard of the Biden Administration Executive Actions

OFCCP Week In Review: February 1, 2021

by John C. Fox | Feb 1, 2021 | Week In Review (WIR)

Comment Period Open for EEO-1 Comp Review Panel
Biden Designates a New NLRB Counsel Even As An Employer Already Challenges Biden’s Firing of the Trump-era General Counsel
Three WHD Opinion Letters Withdrawn–as Corresponding Rules Not Yet in Effect, and May Not Go into Effect
Policy Differences Erupt: EEOC Pilot Programs End Early–Virtual Mediations Stay
DOL “Good Guidance Rule” Goes Out the Window
ODEP Turns 20! Look How Far We Have Come…
Employers–You MUST Access This New Tool!
EEOC Launches New FOIA Portal
Stronger COVID-19 Guidance Available from OSHA
Biden Wage-Hour Administration Sounding an Early “Enforcement” Theme: Employers Now Back on the Hook for FLSA Violations

OFCCP Week In Review: November 16, 2020

by John C. Fox | Nov 16, 2020 | Week In Review (WIR)

EEOC To Revise Compliance Guidance on Religious Discrimination
Creating Inclusive Apprenticeships – National Apprenticeship Week
NLRB Sets Standards for Mail-In Ballot Process Due to COVID-19
Congrats to the 675 HIREVets Medallion Recipients!
OFCCP Final “PDN Rule” Now Final
The Weight of Honor: The Story of Military Caregivers
Thank You For Your Service, Veterans!
What to Expect with the Latest Governmental Initiatives Following the 2020 Election

OFCCP Week In Review: October 19, 2020

by John C. Fox | Oct 19, 2020 | Week In Review (WIR)

U.S. Secretary of Labor Commemorates Columbus Day and American Heritage
Comment Now on Developing Jobs for Individuals with Disabilities
Sam Maiden Heads To Retirement
Removing the Obstacles for a Fully Inclusive Workforce
Jocelyn Samuels (and later) Andrea Lucas Sworn in as EEOC Commissioners
Comment Now on Veteran Employment
EEOC Charge Filing Goes Digital and “No Cause” Determinations Clarified to Not Mean Claims have No Merit
Disability Staff Training Resources In Support of NDEAM
Howard Jenkins Jr. Inducted into the Government Hall of Fame
OFCCP Revamped Its Employment Referral Resource Directory