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OFCCP Week in Review: October 10, 2016
The OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox and Candee Chambers. In last week's WIR we shared information regarding the EEOC's recent announcement....
Recruiting People with Disabilities: Accessibility vs. Accommodation – Does the Difference Matter?
We know that we need to provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application process, but how about accessibility? Is it really necessary to go that far?
Consider the following example. To make a restroom accessible, we would want to make it large enough for a wheelchair and provide handrails. We would adjust the toilet roll holder to the proper height and install automatic flushing. We might even provide a button to the side of door, to make it easier to open.
OFCCP Week in Review: October 3, 2016
In today’s edition of OFCCP Week in Review, John C. Fox and Candee Chambers discuss the recent news in the federal contractor space, including the U.S. Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division publishing its Final Rule regarding paid sick leave for selected federal contractors and the EEOC’s announcement to collect summary pay data beginning in March 2018.
#InclusionWorks for Employers
I had the great opportunity to attend the U.S. Business Leadership Network (USBLN) national conference, an annual meeting of companies with a demonstrated commitment to a disability-inclusive workplace. As always, the event was a very fitting prelude to National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
OFCCP Week in Review: September 26, 2016
In today’s edition of OFCCP Week in Review, John C. Fox and Candee Chambers discuss the recent news in the federal contractor space, including the recent rise of minimum wage for federal contractors, the “mid-point” timeframe for “Subpart C” and the GAO’s recent critical report of the OFCCP’s enforcement program.
General Electric: We’re a Member Because…
We can say that we offer the best OFCCP compliance solution, but what really speaks volumes is what our Members have to say about why they choose to continually renew their memberships each year. With over 868+ Member companies, you’ll see we go beyond the nuts and...
Five Steps to Compliance with the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Final Rule
The much-anticipated so-called federal contractor “blacklisting” rules and guidance (“Final Rule” and “Guidance”) were published in the federal register on August 25, 2016. The Final Rule becomes effective on October 25, 2016 and imposes four new legal obligations on covered federal contractors, which will be phased in over the next year (starting as early as October 25, 2016). It is important to also note that this is being phased in via Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) solicitation and contract provisions. This means that the Final Rule “becomes effective” by beginning to appear in new solicitations issued on or after October 25, 2016. This should not dampen a company’s concern and speed of progressing through the steps below and determining and pursuing compliance, but it is critical to understand and follow the specific path of obligation.
5 Ways to Stay Diverse with Online Recruitment
The following blog post was authored by Cindy Haynes, Managing Director and Partner at EraserFarm–a Tampa branding and creative agency. 2016 is a new era and many employers are putting a greater emphasis on diversity within their companies. As such, this diversity...
Candee Chambers Selected as the 2016 John A. Garza Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
The Arizona ILG (AZilg) proudly announced that it had selected Candee J. Chambers, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Sr. CAAP, and currently VP Compliance & Partnerships at DirectEmployers, to be the fourth recipient of the annual John A. Garza Lifetime Achievement Award (JAG Award). The award is named after John A. Garza, a longtime leader in the Affirmative Action community and an early advocate of compliance training for Government contractors.
OFCCP Week in Review: September 6, 2016
In today’s edition of OFCCP Week in Review, John C. Fox and Candee Chambers discuss the EEOC’s Final Enforcement Guidance on Retaliation.