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DE-velopments | Q2 2016 DirectEmployers Product Development Update
Your team at DirectEmployers has been working up a storm. The second quarter is always a busy and exciting time for the Association with the Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAM). In fact, some of our developments listed below are a direct result of your feedback!...
Overtime in America: Current Trends and What’s to Come
For years, overtime has been a sensitive issue not only for workers, but also for employers themselves. Of course, this sensitivity stems from the Department of Labor’s meticulous regulations regarding salary thresholds for overtime pay and the eligibility of specific...
OFCCP Week in Review: July 11, 2016
In this edition of the WIR we cover criminal implications of sharing passwords, another decrease in the OFCCP’s budget, and more lawsuits over transgender protections. In addition, Alexa Morgan, a founder and Partner of Fox, Wang & Morgan P.C., shares insight into the case now known as Nosal II.
OFCCP Week in Review: July 5, 2016
The “OFCCP Week in Review” is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox and Candee Chambers. Here are the latest developments: Friday, July 1, 2016: OFCCP’s Scheduling Letter and...
The Fear of the Unknown – What Corporate Recruiters Need to Know Before Interviewing Military Candidates
How many times have we all heard that we should tailor our resume to a certain position? If that is the advice we give candidates prior to their interview, should we not take the same tactic and tailor our interview to the candidates sitting in front of us? As recruiters, we probably have interviewed hundreds of candidates. I think many of us can say that most of them were civilian candidates, ranging from their early twenties to later years. Would you approach a college graduate the same way you would approach a seasoned employee with 20 or more years of experience the same way?
DEAM16 Pre-Conference Recap | OFCCP Compliance with Candee Chambers and John C. Fox
The compliance track was headed by two familiar faces – DirectEmployers VP of Compliance & Partnerships, Candee Chambers, and employment law attorney, John C. Fox of Fox, Wang, & Morgan P.C. – two of our compliance experts. With the state of the ever-changing regulatory environment, federal contractors were more than eager to learn about the classification of an applicant, outreach documentation and recordkeeping, as well as how recruiters and compliance managers can work together better. In case you missed it, here are some key takeaways from the three sessions.
OFCCP Week in Review: June 27, 2016
In this OFCCP Week In Review post, John and Candee examine the Fisher V. University of Texas decision on the use of race in the university’s admissions program.
Focus on the Ability: A Journey to Work
Some may remember John Robinson as one of the keynote speakers at our 2014 Annual Meeting & Conference. Born a congenital amputee, John discussed his lifelong journey with our audience and shared stories that reflected his remarkable tenacity, talent and ability...
Understanding the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order, Part 3
The following post was authored by Compliance Advisory Board member and employment law expert, Jon Zimring of Greenberg Traurig LLP. This is the third and final post in a series that takes a deep dive into what federal contractors need to know about Executive Order...
Stories – The Common Bond Between All Veterans
Member Mike Bazinet, Associate Director of Plasma Recruitment at Grifols Inc., shares the value of stories, and how to use them to gain a better understanding of veterans and put them at ease during a job interview.
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