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OFCCP Week In Review: October 9, 2023
- US DOL Launching “Comprehensive Review” of Subminimum Wage Program, Assistant Secretary for ODEP Announced
- Federal Court Granted Motion to Pause Litigation Based on NLRB’s Plan to Issue Final Joint Employer Rule by October’s End
- U.S GAO Found Federal Agencies Deficient in Monitoring Federal Contractor E-Verify Compliance
- JOLTS Report – Job Openings Increased by 690k in August, Rate Increased to 5.8%
- FAR Council Issued Regulations to Enhance Whistleblower Protections for Federal Contractor Employees
- Economy Added 336k Jobs in September, Unemployment Rate Remained Steady at 3.8%
- California Governor Newsom Vetoed Bill That Would Have Explicitly Banned Caste Discrimination
- In Brief
- New Publications
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
DE Talk Unplugged: Helping Individuals Who Are Blind Find Their Place in the Workforce
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). A time to take a closer look at the diversity and inclusion of your workforce, as well as the level of accommodation found within your workplace, as it relates to individuals with disabilities. One...
DE Member Roll Call: Recognizing NOD 2023 Leading Disability Employers
To kick off National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), the National Organization on Disability (NOD) has announced its list of 2023 Leading Disability Employers. Comprised of 65 companies, this list recognizes employers who prioritize diversity, equity,...
Disability Inclusion: Advancing Access & Equity
October marks the beginning of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time when we come together as a society to recognize the talents, skills, and contributions of individuals with disabilities in the workforce. This year, NDEAM carries the...
OFCCP Week In Review: October 2, 2023
- White House OMB Sent Agencies New Policy Guidance on “Delivering a Digital-First Public Experience”
- DE Talk Podcast Discussed Helping Individuals Who Are Blind Find Their Spot in the Workplace
- Amid Ongoing Court Challenges, US DOL Published 2024 Minimum Wages for Federal Contractors
- U.S. EEOC Tries Again with Proposal to Update Workplace Harassment Guidance
- U.S. EEOC Announced Year-End Litigation Round-Up for Fiscal Year 2023
- In Brief
- New Publications
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
OFCCP Week In Review: September 25, 2023
- Second USDOL WHD PUMP Act Enforcement Action Assessed Penalties Against Employer for Alleged Failure to Provide Pumping Privacy
- U.S. Census Bureau Proposed to Test Questions on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity for ACS
- U.S. EEOC Finalized Strategic Enforcement Plan Focuses on Unserved Groups, Employment Agreements/Waivers, AI, & Other Emerging Issues
- In Brief
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
What Federal Contractors Need to Know About the OFCCP’s New Audit Scheduling Letter
DirectEmployers held a complimentary 90-minute fast-paced Webinar for the public and its Member Companies discussing OFCCP’s new and controversial audit Scheduling Letter for Supply & Service contractors. Because many of the questions the attendees posed during...
OFCCP Week In Review: September 18, 2023
- Remote Work Not Required to Accommodate Hospital Worker’s Disability Claims Because Physical Presence was Essential Job Function
- U.S. EEOC Settled with Tutoring Company that had Alleged Intentionally Programmed its ATS to Reject Older Applicants
- 2022 EEO-1 Component 1 Data File Upload Specifications Posted
- DE Webinar Questions & Answers: What Federal Contractors Need to Know About the OFCCP’s New Audit Scheduling Letter
- In Brief
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
OFCCP Week In Review: September 11, 2023
- 2022 EEO-1 Component 1 Instruction Booklet Posted
- U.S. Senate Narrowly Confirmed Wilcox for Second NLRB Term
- 1,000 Compliance Evaluations Slated in Second FY 2023 Corporate Scheduling Announcement List
- In Brief
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
DE Talk Unplugged: Uncovering the Non-Traditional Workforce
Season Five of the DE Talk Podcast launched with a powerful conversation between our VP of Strategic Partnerships, Shannon Offord, and Mike Thibideau, President & CEO of Invest Hamilton County. In this episode, Mike details substance abuse’s substantial impact on...
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