by John C. Fox | Jul 27, 2020 | Week In Review (WIR)
- New FLSA and FMLA Guidance on Return to Work and the FFCRA
- The NLRB Draws the Line on Abusive and Offensive Statements
- Federal Government Contractors Must Review Compensation Systems
- OFCCP Updates on Conciliation, Mediation, and the Ombuds Service
- Senate Confirmed NLRB Board Members Kaplan and McFerran To New NLRB Terms In Office
- Honoring and Educating: The Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the ADA
by John C. Fox | Jul 20, 2020 | Week In Review (WIR)
- OFCCP Presents the Past, Present, and Future during its Policy Update Webinar
- OFCCP Ombuds Tells What Types of Issues He is Handling
- The Women’s Bureau Requests Comments on Paid Leave
- “Quality and Utility” of Component 2 Compensation Data to Come
- What Would You Like to See Changed in the FMLA Regulations?
- Are You IN? to Celebrate the ADA’s 30th Anniversary
- Honoring the Americans with Disabilities Act – 30th Anniversary!
by John C. Fox | Jul 13, 2020 | Week In Review (WIR)
- Federal Contractors – Get Ready for Promotion and Accommodation Focused Reviews!
- Director Leen Cajoled Contractors to Make Their Recruitment Websites Accessible
- Director Leen Reported Technical Assistance for Contractors
- Director Leen Promised OFCCP Efforts to Connect HBCUs, HACUs, and TCUs to Government Contractors
- Director Leen Again Hawked Functional Affirmative Action Programs, Despite Declining Contractor Enrollments in the Program
- Director Leen Reported Faster Progress on Open Audits due to OFCCP’s Response to COVID-19
- Questions and Answers with OFCCP Director Leen
- President Proclaims July as Pledge to America’s Workers
- EEOC Announced Pilot Programs to Increase Voluntary Resolutions
- President Creates Initiative to Support Hispanic Americans
by John C. Fox | Jul 6, 2020 | Week In Review (WIR)
- OFCCP Plugs Its ”Early Resolution Procedures” With A Report of Results
- NLx Research Hub Announced – A New Look at the Skills Gap
- USDOL Awarded $80 Million in Apprenticeship Grants to Help Close the Skills Gap
- USDOL Awarded $42 Million in Youth Apprenticeship Grants to Help Four Industries Beat the Skills Gap
- NDEAM Theme Announced for October Observance
- OFCCP’s Ambitious “Final Stretch” Regulatory Agenda
- OFCCP Final Rule: TRICARE Health Care Providers Rejoice as Agency Declares It Lacks Authority Over Them
- President Trump Amends Immigration Proclamation For Clarity
- June Unemployment Numbers Continue to Decline
- Prior Pay History? Still a “Jump Ball:” Law Continues to Vary by Location and Protected Status
by John C. Fox | Jul 6, 2020 | Week In Review (WIR)
On Thursday, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ducked. The Court refused to hear the case of Yovino v. Rizo (Docket # 19-1176). This case raised the question of whether the Equal Pay Act (EPA) made it unlawful to set a new hire’s pay based SOLELY on...
