by Jaime Costilow | Mar 9, 2026 | OFCCP Compliance
Key Takeaways Complying with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act requires a proactive approach to disability inclusion and meticulous recordkeeping. For a quick overview, contractor obligations for complying include meeting the 7% utilization goal in each job group,...
by Jaime Costilow | Feb 26, 2026 | OFCCP Compliance
Key Takeaways The Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) remains a cornerstone of federal contractor compliance, requiring businesses to take proactive steps to hire and retain protected veterans. As of 2026, contractors must navigate updated...
by Jaime Costilow | Nov 3, 2025 | Networking & Education
The phrase, “The only constant is change,” couldn’t ring truer for 2025. Since January 21st, federal contractors have experienced unprecedented change that’s impacted the hiring landscape unlike any year before it, beginning with the Executive Order 14173, which...
by Jaime Costilow | Aug 18, 2025 | OFCCP Compliance
Federal contractors have navigated a turbulent regulatory landscape throughout 2025, starting with significant policy shifts as the Trump Administration re-entered the White House in January. For federal contractors subject to Office of Federal Contract Compliance...
by Jaime Costilow | Jul 7, 2025 | OFCCP Compliance Alerts
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...
by Jaime Costilow | Jun 6, 2025 | Networking & Education
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...
by Jaime Costilow | Jun 4, 2025 | Networking & Education
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....
by Jaime Costilow | Jun 2, 2025 | Networking & Education
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...
by Jaime Costilow | Feb 3, 2025 | OFCCP Compliance, OFCCP Compliance Alerts
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...
