OFCCP to Begin Processing VEVRAA & Section 503 Components of Open Compliance Reviews or Complaint Investigations
On July 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced Order 08-2025, formally lifting the temporary pause (abeyance) on the processing and enforcement of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and...
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...
DEAMcon25 Day Two: Turning Up the Heat with Insights & Innovation
If our attendees thought we brought the heat for only day one of the conference, then they were in for a treat as we kicked off day two of DEAMcon like a sunbeam on a mission—delivering big ideas, deeper conversations, and a whole lot of “aha!” moments....
DEAMcon25 Day One: Trailblazing Concepts of Compliance & Recruitment in the Desert Heat
Welcome to the desert, where the cacti stand tall, the sun shines bright (and temps rise above 100 degrees in May!), and the conversations are even hotter than the Arizona sand! Day One of the DirectEmployers 2025 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAMcon25) kicked off...
Huddle Up: Top 5 Recruitment Plays for Hiring in 2025
New Pay Transparency Laws in Effect in Minnesota, Illinois & Massachusetts: What Employers Need to Know
Pay transparency continues to be a hot topic as more states enact laws requiring employers to disclose salary ranges and benefits in job descriptions. These laws aim to promote fair pay practices and reduce wage disparities, ensuring job seekers have clear...
DE Talk Unplugged | If It’s Not in Writing, It Never Happened: Applicant Tracking & Recordkeeping Strategies to Ensure OFCCP Compliance
For federal contractors, a major component of OFCCP compliance hinges on recordkeeping as proof of their processes and efforts in the event of an audit. Fortunately, your applicant tracking system (ATS) can be a great tool for keeping you on track. Dive into a snippet...
DE WIN: The Power of Women Supporting Women
There is a special place for women who support women. One person is simply one voice, but you become a strong pack with powerful clout when collectively working together and building each other up. In the past, women have been taught that competition is how you get...