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Senate Confirms EEOC Acting Chair Andrea Lucas for Second Term
On Thursday, July 31st, the U.S. Senate confirmed Andrea Lucas for her second term as Acting Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in a vote of 52-45 (see full press release). Lucas was originally appointed by Trump in 2020 where she served as a...
Annual VEVRAA Hiring Benchmark Drops to 5.1%
Despite recently proposed changes, federal contractor requirements under the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) remain strictly in place. As part of the legislation, which requires applicable contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative...
Federal Contractors: VETS-4212 Report Portal Now Open Through September 30th
Beginning today, August 1, 2025, the VETS-4212 Portal is now open for applicable federal contractors to submit their annual VETS-4212 Reports. This requirement, set forth by the U.S. Department of Labor and Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS), is for...
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...
More States Enacting Pay Transparency Laws: What Employers in New Jersey & Vermont Need to Know
With the current emphasis on merit-based hiring and equal employment opportunity efforts, many states are enacting pay transparency laws to help even the playing field. Established to help encourage pay equity, these laws give job seekers an idea of the wage range for...
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Catherine Eschbach as Director of OFCCP
The U.S. Department of Labor announced this afternoon that Appellate Attorney Catherine Eschbach has been appointed as the new Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). This announcement comes near the 90-day mark of the rescission of...
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...
OFCCP Announces Michael Schloss as the Agency’s New Acting Director
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced yesterday that Michael Schloss will be the new Acting Director and Deputy Director of Policy. This announcement comes shortly after President Trump’s rescission of Executive Order 11246, shifting the...
MEMBER ALERT | Annual VEVRAA Hiring Benchmark is Now 5.4 Percent
The following information is provided by USDOL Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP): The 2023 Annual Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) national hiring benchmark was recently updated on the VEVRAA Hiring Benchmark...
MEMBER ALERT | Annual VEVRAA Hiring Benchmark is 5.5 Percent
The following information is provided by USDOL Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP): The 2022 Annual Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) national hiring benchmark was recently updated on the VEVRAA Hiring Benchmark Database....