The Keys to Effective Outreach and “Positive” Recruitment as OFCCP Continues to Headhunt Contractors for Inadequate Outreach
The following post is a conversation between Candee Chambers and John C. Fox discussing effective outreach and recruitment for federal contractors. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Candee, what are your DE [DirectEmployers] Members doing to satisfy OFCCP that they have undertaken...
OFCCP Week in Review: January 9, 2015
Welcome to the first installment of a new OFCCP compliance tool we have created for our Members and are calling “OFCCP Week in Review.” Candee Chambers and I are partnering to bring this to you on the DirectEmployers (DE) website every Friday. In case you were...
OFCCP Issues FAQ Clarifying Reporting Requirements for the New Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing
The OFCCP recently released a new clarification FAQ relating to reporting requirements for Items 9, 10, 13 and 14 in the new Itemized Listing. This clarification is specific to those federal contractors who are six months or more into their affirmative action plan...
DOL Publishes Final Rule on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination
Today, the U.S. Department of Labor takes a major step forward in the march toward full equality by publishing a final rule barring federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating in employment on the bases of sexual orientation and gender identity. A press...
OFCCP Posts New FAQs Regarding the Scheduling Letter Item 19 Compensation Data
Below are 2 links to new FAQs posted on the OFCCP’s public website regarding the scheduling letter item 19 compensation data. Please use these accordingly and feel free to share with fellow contractors to assist in understanding what’s expected to be included...
Unplugged with John C. Fox: Value of DirectEmployers to Employers
Nearly a year ago, DirectEmployers Association announced an alliance with employment law attorney John C. Fox to provide interpretation and clarify the many misunderstandings related to the new OFCCP regulations for VEVRAA and Section 503. With over 35 years of experience as one of the nation’s premier employment law experts, Fox brings innate knowledge of wage-hour and employment discrimination class actions, discrimination law, OFCCP law and procedure, employment contract disputes and wrongful termination to the Association.
John feels strongly about the value that DirectEmployers provides to federal contractors through its unique partnership with the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA), compliance solutions, SEO and more. Hear more in this unique unplugged interview:
Five, Four, Three, no wait, it’s 503: Employment requirements for federal contractors
The following guest blog post is from Eric Ellet, Programs Outreach and Education Coordinator, Bosma Enterprises. View the original post on Bosma.org. On March 24, 2014 the revised Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act became effective for companies with US Government...
What Your D&I Policy is Missing: Employing People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The following guest post was authored by Eric Davis of i4cp. (View the original post published 10/15/14 on i4pc.com.) What if the chance to be considered for a job–any job–was completely out of the question? Regardless of education, experience, skill,...