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OFCCP Week in Review: March 13, 2017
In today’s edition of OFCCP Week in Review (WIR), John C. Fox and Candee Chambers discuss the joint resolution passed by the U.S. Senate killing the FAR Council’s rule implementing Fair Pay & Safe Workplaces Executive Order; SCOTUS declines to hear Grimm transgender bathroom case; Trump sends Acosta USDOL Secretary nomination to the U.S. Senate; and Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals holds that Title VII does not protect against sexual orientation, while still protecting “gender non-conformity”.
Member Survey | Making Diversity & Inclusion a Workplace Priority
For employers of federal contractor status, diversity & inclusion is always top of mind as efforts are continually made to meet mandated hiring targets and remain compliant in the eyes of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). For employers...
OFCCP Week in Review: February 27, 2017
In today’s edition of OFCCP Week in Review (WIR), John C. Fox and Candee Chambers discuss OFCCP’s first administrative complaint seeking to protect sexual orientation; 800 CSALs sent to federal contractors; Trump political nominees began moving into the labor positions; former OFCCP compensation program architect admits no widespread pay discrimination; and U.S. Department of Education withdrew the Obama Administration’s Title IX transgender bathroom use guidance.
Workplace Diversity: The Essential Ingredient to Long Term Success
Workplace goals for 2017 are shifting, and while emphasis is being placed on technology and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into many sectors of business, one thing still remains true–the talent within your business is still your number one driving force that...
OFCCP Week in Review: February 20, 2017
In today’s edition of OFCCP Week in Review (WIR), John C. Fox and Candee Chambers discuss the many Senate confirmations within the Veterans Administration and the Office of Management and Budgets, as well as who’s “out” and who’s “in” to be the incoming Secretary of Labor.
OFCCP Week in Review: February 13, 2017
Let Your Voice Be Heard | Now Collecting Suggestions for the Trump Administration Regarding Future EEOC & OFCCP Initiatives Deadline to Submit Comments: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 | Submit your comments The OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct...
OFCCP Week in Review: February 6, 2017
In today’s edition of OFCCP Week in Review, John C. Fox and Candee Chambers discuss the OMB’s renewed self-identification form; Victoria Lipnic appointed to Chair of EEOC; White House Press Office indicates Trump Administration will leave Obama LGBTQ Executive Order intact; Andrew Puzder’s Senate confirmation hearing delayed indefinitely; 10th Circuit Judge Neil Gorsuch nominated to U.S. Supreme Court; Senate Judiciary Committee sends Senator Sessions’ nomination to be Attorney General to Senate for full vote; and end of the “Blacklisting Rule” now goes to Senate for a final vote.
OFCCP Week in Review: January 30, 2017
In today’s edition of OFCCP Week in Review, John C. Fox and Candee Chambers discuss Trump’s frozen new regulations, pending review; notice published by the Heritage Foundation in July 2016 proposing to eliminate OFCCP; Money Magazine reported that the USDOJ Division of Civil Rights may be on the budget chopping block; and Trump named EEOC Commissioner Victoria A. Lipnic acting Chair of the Commission.
OFCCP Week in Review: January 23, 2017
In today’s edition of OFCCP Week in Review, John C. Fox and Candee Chambers discuss the Puzder’s confirmation hearing date; highlights from the EEOC FY2016 Enforcement & Litigation Report; EEOC’s Q&A’s geared toward depression, PTSD & mental health in the workplace; Jenny Yang’s “progress report” as EEOC chair; Donald J. Trump takes office as 45th President of the United States; and the Senate confirmation votes for Trump senior nominees begin.
Student Veterans of America (SVA): Partnering to Connect Student Veterans & Employers
Part of growing as an Association means widening our partnership net and including more organizations that align with our mission and primarily, our Members’ needs. One area that you, our Members, consistently request are additional veteran outreach opportunities, and...
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