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OFCCP Week In Review: April 6, 2020

by DE Compliance News | Apr 6, 2020 | Week In Review (WIR)

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

by Kacie Koons | Apr 3, 2020 | Networking & Education

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

by Kacie Koons | Mar 31, 2020 | Networking & Education

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

by DE Compliance News | Mar 30, 2020 | Week In Review (WIR)

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

by DE Compliance News | Mar 23, 2020 | Week In Review (WIR)

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

by DirectEmployers Association | Mar 20, 2020 | Networking & Education

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

by Kacie Koons | Mar 20, 2020 | Networking & Education

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

by Kacie Koons | Mar 17, 2020 | Networking & Education

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...