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Section 3610 of the CARES Act Provides Potential Additional Relief for Qualified Federal Contractors
In addition to the various loan programs available to private businesses through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), qualified Federal contractors may obtain further payroll relief under Section 3610 of the CARES Act related to paid leave for employees unable to work due to facility closures or other restrictions. Learn more about this in today’s OFCCP Week In Review bonus feature.
IG Report Blasts OFCCP Construction Audits
A USDOL Inspector General Report reveals Obama and Trump Administration OFCCP construction programs “did not adequately enforce EEO requirements on federal construction contracts.” Learn more about the recommendations of a top-to-bottom overhaul.
OFCCP Week In Review: April 6, 2020
- IG Report Blasts OFCCP Construction Audits–Including Bonus Feature
- Big Changes Ahead for OFCCP Construction Programs
- VETS Champion Veteran Hiring Award
- EEOC Continues to Serve Amid COVID-19 Crisis
- NLRB Final Rule – Three Amendments
- NLRB Resumes Representation Elections
- DE & NASWA Launched “NeedAJobNow” Website
- IRS Issued FAQs on FFCRA Sick Leave and Tax Credits
- OFCCP Ensured Data Safety
- World Autism Awareness Day
- National Dialogue on COVID-19 Extended
- OFCCP Updates for FAAPs
- March Employment Situation Released
- OSHA Issued Respirator Guidance
- Disability:IN Launched COVID-19 Response Series
- OFCCP Sent National Exemption Reminder
- OFCCP Announced New Online Course
- USDOL Announced Additional FFCRA Guidance
- NLRB Launched a New Website
- WHD Issued Temporary Rule on Paid Leave under FFCRA
- Bonus Feature: Section 3610 of the CARES Act Provides Potential Additional Relief for Qualified Federal Contractors
DE Quarantine Fun: How We’re Keeping Busy
It's day 22 of the DirectEmployers 'Work from Home Quarantine' and much like everyone else, we're all doing our best to keep busy and make the most of the time we have at home with our families. It might be tough and we may not always enjoy it, but it's for the best...
DE Talk Unplugged: Women in Leadership
There’s no doubt that March is for women–and International Women’s Day isn’t the only reason. Since the 1970s, the entire month of March has been recognized as Women’s History Month and decided to celebrate with an episode of DE Talk dedicated to women in leadership....
OFCCP Week In Review: March 30, 2020
- WHD Launched Families First Q&A Page
- USDOL Hosted a National Online Dialogue
- EARN Announced COVID-19 Resources
- NILG Gets OFCCP National Interest Clarifications
- EEOC Champions Anti-Discrimination Reminder
- Three New Opinion Letters on FLSA
- EEOC Posted COVID-19 Q&A Webinar
- Reasonable Accommodations and COVID-19
- WHD Announced More COVID-19 Guidance
OFCCP Week In Review: March 23, 2020
- Website Accessibility – Lawsuit Settlements Resource Page Updated
- EEOC Goes Remote
- OFCCP Issued a Very Narrow National Interest Exemption
- NILG Hosted “OFCCP Update Webinar”
- Comments Open on FMLA Forms
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act Passed
- Job Opening – Administrative Review Board Chair
- EEOC Released Q&A on ADA and COVID-19
- NLRB Suspended Representation Elections
- OFCCP Continues Operations During COVID-19
- DHS Announced Flexibility in Form I-9 Compliance
- EEOC Officially Seeks to Drop Component 2
- Special Alert: National Online Dialogue for Employers & Employees Regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
DEAMcon20 Update: Event Canceled Due to Concerns About COVID-19
Each year, we look forward to hosting Members, partners, and industry leaders at DirectEmployers Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAMcon). As many of you have experienced, our conference genuinely offers a different feel than other industry events and is infused with...
DEvelopments | Analytics Tips & Tricks: Saved Filters
Data. The key to uncovering trends and building effective strategies. We understand the importance of clear and concise reporting when it comes to job data. That’s why we recently revamped our Analytics platform, complete with a new look and exciting new features that...
The Coronavirus Conundrum: Interviewing Candidates During Mandatory Work from Home
With the announcement last week to upgrade the coronavirus (COVID-19) from epidemic to pandemic, worldwide hysteria is on the rise. From empty store shelves to the temporary closing of schools and major event cancellations, the rightful concern for social distancing...