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Neurodiversity Inclusion is Not a Fairy Tale
Disclaimer: This story is not affiliated with the movie “Elf,” or its creators, as “Elf” is a trademark of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All images of “Elf” used in this story are the property of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.Three months before my 40th birthday, I...

Disability Employment Awareness…Why a Month?
This blog post was originally posted on the Walking Spirit blog on October 13, 2023, in support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). (Image Description: Jeremy Warriner, a bi-lateral above knee amputee stands on two prosthetic legs with the aid...

OFCCP Week In Review: October 23, 2023
- New US DOL Administrative Review Board Decision from March Sets Down New Backpay Calculation Runway in Litigated OFCCP Cases
- GAO Official Testified That Programs to Help Military-to-Civilian Life Transitions Need Improvements
- $1 Million Settlement Reached on US EEOC Allegations That Dollar General’s Hiring Process Violated GINA & ADA
- OFCCP’s FY 2023 Back Pay Collections Now Stop its Four-Year Downward Spiral by Exceeding its FY 2022 Collections
- Karla Gilbride Sworn In as U.S. EEOC General Counsel
- In Brief
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders

Celebrating Global Diversity Awareness Month
October is a special month for those who advocate for a world that values and celebrates diversity. It's the month when Global Diversity Awareness Month is observed, and it couldn't come at a more opportune time. Understanding, appreciating, and embracing our...

Q3 Employee Resource Group Update
In the past three months, DirectEmployers' Employee Resource Group (ERG) has continued to thrive while breaking new ground, and pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve together. We've experienced remarkable growth in participation, contributed to our community,...

OFCCP Week In Review: October 16, 2023
- OFCCP Discrimination Enforcement Statistics Hit New Lows
- Unfair Labor Practices Charges, Union Petitions Rose in FY 2023, U.S. NLRB Reported
- In Brief
- New Publications
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders

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...