OFCCP’s Proposed NPRM Walks Backwards Promising Less Transparency in Audits and Unknown, But Different (to come), Evidentiary Standards in Discrimination Investigations
Contractors Will Not Like OFCCP’s Assault on Their Rights or OFCCP Interpretations of Title VII Law Requirements Changing Like the Weather But This Will Happen as OFCCP Continues Its New March to be a Highly Politicized Federal Agency Like the NLRB with Enforcement...
DEAMcon25 Day Three: Bringing Compliance & Recruitment Full-Circle
As the sun rose over the desert sky one last time for DEAMcon25, it brought with it just the energy needed to enter our final conference day–part excitement, part reflection, and a whole lot of gratitude. Day three might have marked the final chapter of this year’s...
DE Talk Unplugged | The OFCCP Compliance Journey in 2024 & What’s Ahead in 2025
The year is coming to an end and while many changes affected the regulatory landscape in 2024, 2025 is sure to see more change as a new Administration enters the chat. With that in mind, our Board of Directors took over the DE Talk podcast this month to share their...
Why EEOC Compliance Must Remain a Top Priority in 2025 and Beyond
With a new administration on the horizon, the regulatory landscape is likely to shift. However, some key aspects of EEOC compliance and workplace equity will remain steadfast. Employers must remain vigilant, not just in anticipation of potential policy changes, but...
DE Talk | Board Takeover | The OFCCP Compliance Journey in 2024 & What’s Ahead in 2025
Season 6 • Episode 4
Join us for a special “Board Takeover” episode of the DE Talk podcast as members of the DirectEmployers Board of Directors discuss the evolving compliance landscape for federal contractors. This insightful conversation explores the challenges faced in 2024, including navigating complex OFCCP compliance requirements, adapting to regulatory changes, and fostering inclusive hiring practices. Looking ahead to 2025, the Board examines the potential impact of the new Trump Administration, anticipating shifts in compliance priorities and enforcement. From updates to affirmative action plans to strategies for strengthening workplace diversity, this episode provides actionable insights to help federal contractors stay prepared and compliant.
Subscribe links, guest bios, and full transcript available.
Compliance News | A Review and Comparison of OFCCP-Relevant Executive Orders, Regulatory Activity, and Directives Under the Biden Administration and the Prior Trump Administration
There is significant speculation about what changes affecting federal contractor equal employment opportunity and affirmative action programs will occur in a second Trump presidential term. There is reason to believe that the new administration could peel back from...
OFCCP Week In Review: August 5, 2024
- U.S. GAO Published Report on Federal Agencies’ Management of Human Trafficking Risks in Contracts
- JOLTS Report – Job Openings Decreased by 46k in June, Rate Held Steady at 4.9%
- AI Revolution is Now Here with Major Ramifications for Staffing, AAP Development, and Talent Acquisition
- Massachusetts Enacted Bill That Requires Pay Ranges in Job Ads & Worker Data Reporting
- Job Growth Slowed as U.S. Economy Added Only 114k Jobs in July, Unemployment Rate Edged Up to 4.3%
- In Brief
- New Publications
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
OFCCP Week In Review: June 24, 2024
- OFCCP’s New Supporting Statement Surprisingly Revealed Many Revisions & Additions to its Construction Contractor Compliance Audit Tools
- With Some Coverage Exceptions, EEOC’s PWFA Regulations Took Effect
- In Brief
- New Publications
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
OFCCP Week In Review: June 3, 2024
- EEOC’s $22 Million Settlement with the Social Security Administration is a Cautionary Tale for Private Sector Employers & Federal Government Contractors
- ACLU Announced It Filed an FTC Complaint Alleging Tech Vendor Aon’s Claims of “Bias-Free” Hiring Tech Tools Violated FTC Act
- In Brief
- New Publications
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
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