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Changes to Filing EEO-1 Reports
EEOC has made changes to the process for filing EEO-1 Reports for 2015. These two paragraphs, below, from EEOC’s website will summarize the results: (1) You must get your passwords online - instructions are below; (2) companies cannot include multiple records with...
OFCCP’s National Annual Benchmark for VEVRAA Now 7 Percent
The following information was provided by the United States Department of Labor: OFCCP updated the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Benchmark Database on its website, based on 2014 end-of-year data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ...
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Nondiscrimination Requirements – Complaint Processing
The United States Department of Labor via email sent the following announcement today regarding a couple of webinars that might be of interest to our readers: Continuing in the “Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Nondiscrimination Requirements” series of public...
OFCCP Proposes New Sex Discrimination Rules
The following post is from a communication sent out by Pat Shiu, the Director of the OFCCP, announcing the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Sex Discrimination Guidelines. OFCCP today announced the publication of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to revise...
OFCCP Issues FAQ Clarifying Reporting Requirements for the New Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing
The OFCCP recently released a new clarification FAQ relating to reporting requirements for Items 9, 10, 13 and 14 in the new Itemized Listing. This clarification is specific to those federal contractors who are six months or more into their affirmative action plan...
DOL Publishes Final Rule on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination
Today, the U.S. Department of Labor takes a major step forward in the march toward full equality by publishing a final rule barring federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating in employment on the bases of sexual orientation and gender identity. A press...
OFCCP Posts New FAQs Regarding the Scheduling Letter Item 19 Compensation Data
Below are 2 links to new FAQs posted on the OFCCP's public website regarding the scheduling letter item 19 compensation data. Please use these accordingly and feel free to share with fellow contractors to assist in understanding what’s expected to be included with...
Compliance Alert: Vet Central Confirmed as Valid Proof of OFCCP Job Listing Requirements
While undergoing a recent audit, two Members of DirectEmployers Association were told by compliance officers in the Midwest region of the OFCCP that Vet Central reports would no longer be accepted by the OFCCP as valid representations of their jobs being listed with...