John C. Fox

OFCCP Week In Review: January 30, 2023

U.S. GAO Published Report on Strengthening “DEIA” in the Federal Civilian Workforce
Latest DE Talk Podcast Provided Your HR-Exclusive Guide to EEO, DEI, & OFCCP Policy Changes in 2023
OMB Released Initial Proposals on Overhaul to Federal Race & Ethnicity Data Collections
U.S. OSHA Adopted “Instance-by-Instance” Citations
In Brief
Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders

U.S. Appellate Court for D.C. Circuit Blocked Key Aspects of Trump-Era NLRB Union Election Rule
OFCCP Published Proposal to Modify Its Complaint Intake Procedures
OFCCP Published a New Corporate Scheduling Announcement List
DirectEmployers Association and 47 Others Filed Comments Re OFCCP’s Controversial Changes to its Supply & Service Audit Document Demands
In Brief
Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders

House Approved Procedural Rule That Allows Legislative Amendments to Axe Specific Programs/Agencies or Agency Officials
EEOC Requested Public Input on Its Draft FY 2023-2027 Strategic Enforcement Plan
U.S. DOL & White House OMB Directed Federal Agencies to Designate Labor Advisors
Another U.S. Court of Appeals Affirms the Injunction Against Implementation of the Federal Contractor COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
USDOL Adjusted Civil Monetary Penalties Per Inflation Adjustment Act
USDOL & 8 Other Agencies Proposed a Controversial Joint Rule on Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations
In Brief
Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders

Once again, USDOL Secretary Used Prior Secretary Scalia’s Order 01-2020 to Intervene in an OFCCP Administrative Action
President Biden Formally Re-Nominated Gilbride (EEOC Counsel) & Kotagal (EEOC Commissioner)
House Republicans Proposed Procedural Rules That Would Allow Legislative Amendments to Axe Specific Programs/Agencies or Agency Officials
Increased Employment for People with Disabilities Likely Due to Pandemic Operational Changes, New USDOL Blog Asserted
U.S. BLS Reported Slight Decrease in Job Openings for November, Little Change in Hires & Total Separations
White House Office of Management & Budget Released Fall 2022 Regulatory Agenda
U.S. Federal Trade Commission Announced Proposal to Ban Employers from Using Worker Non-Compete Agreements
Economy Added 223k Jobs in December; Unemployment Rate Remained at 3.5%
Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders

U.S. IRS & Treasury Department Published Notice on Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship Requirements for Enhanced Tax Benefits Under Inflation Reduction Act
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Delivers Another Fatal Blow to Biden Administration’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Federal Contractors
Latest DE Talk Podcast Provided Tips for Celebrating Holidays Inclusively at Work
OFCCP Submitted to OMB Its Final Rule on “Pre-Enforcement Notice & Conciliation Procedures”
Republican U.S. Senator Blocked Efforts for Unanimous Floor Vote to Confirm Gilbride (EEOC Counsel) & Looman (WHD Head) Nominations
NY Gov. Hochul Finally Signs Bill Requiring “Salary Range” Disclosures in Job Ads
How The New $1.7 Trillion Federal Budget Differentially Impacts Federal Labor & Employment Law Agencies
Bipartisan FY 2023 Budget Law Included New Accommodations for Pregnant & Nursing Employees
In Brief
Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders

USDOL ALJ Approved Consent Decree in Long-Running OFCCP Action Against Convergys
U.S. Small Business Administration Will Take Over Certification of Veteran-Owned Small Businesses in January
U.S. HHS Published a “Bulletin” Reminding HIPAA-Covered Entities & Business Associates of Limits to Use of Online Tracking Technologies
In Another RFRA Case, the Eighth Circuit Barred, Nationwide, HHS/EEOC Enforcement of ACA Interpretations on Gender-Confirmation Surgery/Care
U.S. NLRB Expanded Financial Remedies for Workers in Unfair Labor Practices Cases
U.S. NLRB Modified the Appropriate Bargaining Unit Standard
Washington State Finalizes Regulations Related to New Pay Transparency Law
U.S. NLRB Reaffirmed Limits on Employers’ Questioning of Workers for ULP Investigations
U.S. DOL & U.S. IRS Renewed Coordinated Enforcement Agreement
U.S. GAO Found Special Operations Command May Not Have Needed Information to Assess Barriers to Women’s Careers
U.S. GAO Interim Report Found Gender Pay Gap Varies by Education Levels, Race & Ethnicity
NLRB Overturns Another Trump Era Rule, Reinstating Broader Access to Property for Contract Workers Staging Labor Protests
In Brief
Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders

EEOC’s Union Settled Allegations Re Post-Pandemic Return to Work in the Office Policy
The Six Major Takeaways and What the Split Congress Means for The Federal Agencies and Employers
GAO Report Showed Slight Increases in the Representation of Minorities and Women in Financial Services Industry Management
President Biden Signed the Speak Out Act
COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Military Personnel Appears to be Disappearing Shortly
U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017-2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates Showed Incomes Not Keeping Up with Housing Costs, But Poverty Rate Decreased
U.S. House Passed Respect for Marriage Act, Sending It to President Biden for Expected Signature
In Brief
Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders

Consultant Provided Insights on Building Foundational Relationships in Native American & Tribal Communities in New DE Talk Podcast
US BLS JOLTS Report Revealed the U.S. Job Market Shrunk 3.3% Month-Over-Month Continuing a Stairstep 6-Month Decline
Economy Added 263k Jobs in November; Unemployment Rate Remained at 3.7%
In Brief
Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders

OMB Approved a Minor Change to OFCCP’s Construction Contractor Award Notification Form
Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders

OFCCP Published Proposed Changes to Disability Self-Identification Form to Update Preferred Language for Specific Disabilities
U.S. House Passed Bi-Partisan Speak Out Act Clearing the Way to President’s Desk for Anticipated Signature
U.S. EEOC Formally Published Its Draft FY 2022-2026 Strategic Plan for Public Comment
U.S. Senate Committee Advanced Nomination of Richard Revesz to Head OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs
Three Things That Will Happen to OFCCP and Other Federal Labor Agencies Once Republicans Take Control of the U.S. House of Representatives January 3, 2023
NLRB Chair & GC Sent Letter to Legislators on “Budget Crisis”
U.S. EEOC Commissioner Janet Dhillon Resigned, Noted Her Accomplishments as Chair
OFCCP Proposed Numerous Changes to Its Supply & Service Contractor ICRs, Including City-wide Audits and Promises to Jawbone Contractors to Use of Its Portal to Submit Scheduling Letter & Itemized Listing Responses
Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders