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OFCCP Week in Review: November 13, 2017
- New OFCCP Director name
- Joint Employer Bill Passed the House
- Republican General Counsel Confirmed for NLRB
- EEOC Touts a Successful Year
- HIRE Vets Medallian Program Established
OFCCP Week in Review: November 6, 2017
- DOJ appealed permanent injunction on Overtime Rule
- Federal Paid Leave Bill proposed with state pre-emption
- Draft Strategic Plan released by USDOL
The Career Site That Almost Never Was
Inclusion Drives Innovation: Celebrating NDEAM 2017
Every October, our country celebrates the workplace contributions of people with disabilities during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This month provides an ideal opportunity to increase awareness of a diverse pipeline of talent while promoting...
OFCCP Week in Review: October 16, 2017
- Membership expanded on the task force on apprenticeship
Attracting Individuals With Disabilities Through Recruitment Marketing
It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and while hiring individuals with disabilities should always be a focus, we’re taking the opportunity to dedicate this month solely to our Members and partners who are helping to further diversity and...
OFCCP Week in Review: October 9, 2017
- SCOTUS hearing on compelled employee arbitration agreements banning class actions is too close to call
- The Trump Team has finally arrived at Wage & Hour Division
- Who is a joint employer? The confusion continues…
- Trump Administration expanded religious exemption for companies objecting to provision of certain contraceptive services in employer health service plans
- US Attorney Sessions threatened vigorous enforcement against employers and government contractors of claimed religious discrimination
OFCCP Week in Review: October 2, 2017
- President Trump filled one key employment appointment
- OFCCP hosted second Town Hall in San Francisco
- OFCPP hosted third and final Town Hall in Chicago
OFCCP Week in Review: September 25, 2017
- New I-9 Form went into effect
- OFCCP hosted first town hall event
- Pay collection data–not dead yet
- Job board launched for individuals affected by Hurricane Maria
OFCCP Week in Review: September 18, 2017
- Job sites launched to help those affected by recent hurricanes
- House of Representatives approved amendment to USDOL budget prohibiting funds for OFCCP merger into EEOC
- Grants set aside to help assess workforce needs in the wake of Hurricane Irma
- Winners announced for 2017 Leading Disability Employer Seal
- Deadline extended to November 15 for VETS-4212
- Minimum wage increase for federal contractors