by John C. Fox | Oct 17, 2022 | Week In Review (WIR)
- USDOL Formally Proposes Six-Part Test to Determine Independent Contractor Status Under the FLSA
- USDOL’s NDEAM Employer Chat on Workplace Mental Health Underscored Equity & COVID Impact
- In Brief
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
by DirectEmployers Guest | Oct 13, 2022 | Diversity & Inclusion, Networking and Education
Every October, the history and progress of employment for people with disabilities is celebrated across the nation. There have been great strides in the standards set for people with disabilities to enter the workforce – but there is still much work to be done....
by Jaime Costilow | Oct 12, 2022 | Diversity & Inclusion, Networking and Education
It’s said that the employees are the heart of every organization. From serving up new business ideas to challenging conventional processes and upping the status quo, your employees continue to drive change and forward progress – so who better to listen to when...
by DirectEmployers Guest | Oct 11, 2022 | Diversity & Inclusion, Networking and Education
What is one way that employers can best celebrate NDEAM? October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and it’s a great time to implement new policies and take action to strive for an equitable and fair workplace. Below, 13 diversity experts and...
by John C. Fox | Oct 10, 2022 | Week In Review (WIR)
- EEOC Enforcement of Controversial “Quickie” Transgender “Guidance” Blocked, Nationwide
- After Its Fiscal Year 2022 Closed, OFCCP Publicly Reported Six More Conciliation Agreements Resolving Alleged Discrimination Claims to its Previous Fiscal Year 2022 Tally
- US BLS Reported 1.1 Million Drop in Job Openings for August
- White House OSTP’s “Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights” Contains Recommended Employer Practices
- Economy Added Fewer Jobs in September; Unemployment Rate Decreased Slightly
- In Brief
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
by Kacie Koons | Oct 6, 2022 | Networking and Education
Two and a half years into the pandemic, many workers are still working from home. While some employers have plans to return to the office or have already returned, others are considering hybrid models, or even giving up their office space to remain fully remote....
by DirectEmployers Guest | Oct 5, 2022 | Diversity & Inclusion, Networking and Education
My career at Starkloff Disability Institute began as a Career Advisor in 2016, but I’ve been an alumnus of the Starkloff Career Academy program since 2013. Since becoming a Career Advisor, I’ve worked with over 200 people with disabilities. Transitioning into my new...
by John C. Fox | Oct 3, 2022 | Week In Review (WIR)
- US EEOC Published Proposal to Revise Federal Employee Complaint Process to Allow Document Transmittal Via Its Electronic Public Portal
- Another Recruit Rooster Takeover on the DE Talk Podcast: The Hidden Benefits of Remote Work
- It’s on the Way! OMB Paved the Way for US DOL to Publish Highly-Anticipated Independent Contractor Rule Proposal
- US NLRB Altered COVID-Related Rule to Allow Mail-In Ballots in Locations Where CDC Determines “High” Transmission Risk
- Senate Approved Gomez to head US DOL EBSA; Further Action on Pending Gilbride (EEOC Counsel) and Looman (WHD Head) Nominations Postponed Until After Midterm Elections
- President Biden Signed Continuing Resolutions Appropriations Bill Funding the Federal Government Through Mid-December
- The Air Went Out of OFCCP’s Tires in FY 2022 as Unlawful Discrimination Allegations Fall to New Lows
- In Brief
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
by Jaime Costilow | Oct 3, 2022 | Diversity & Inclusion, Networking and Education
Workforce diversity is not a matter of social responsibility or obligation but a proven asset that strengthens your business. Creating equitable workplaces starts with fair opportunities for all your employees and removing obstacles to employment that marginalized...