US EEOC Published Proposal to Revise Federal Employee Complaint Process to Allow Document Transmittal Via Its Electronic Public Portal
Another Recruit Rooster Takeover on the DE Talk Podcast: The Hidden Benefits of Remote Work
It’s on the Way! OMB Paved the Way for US DOL to Publish Highly-Anticipated Independent Contractor Rule Proposal
US NLRB Altered COVID-Related Rule to Allow Mail-In Ballots in Locations Where CDC Determines “High” Transmission Risk
Senate Approved Gomez to head US DOL EBSA; Further Action on Pending Gilbride (EEOC Counsel) and Looman (WHD Head) Nominations Postponed Until After Midterm Elections
President Biden Signed Continuing Resolutions Appropriations Bill Funding the Federal Government Through Mid-December
The Air Went Out of OFCCP’s Tires in FY 2022 as Unlawful Discrimination Allegations Fall to New Lows
In case you missed it, we recently aired a special edition minisode of the DE Talk Podcast hosted by our friends at Recruit Rooster – Ruth Toombs and Rob Cox. These two sat down to discuss the workforce trends experienced over the course of the pandemic so far, from...
If you’ve been following labor market trends, you’ve likely heard the term “she-cession”, referring to the large volume of women who have left the workforce during the pandemic. Just how many have left, what is the cause, and how can we fix it? Check out this snippet...
Over the last year and a half, employers have had to face many challenges they never expected, and while many have finally gotten the hang of modified recruitment, hiring practices and hybrid work schedules, the COVID-19 vaccine has thrown a whole new curveball their...
Real-Time Labor Market Information Available Through National Labor Exchange (NLx)
Navigating COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: Employer vs. Employee Rights
Open Virtual Meeting on Veteran Employment & Employer Outreach
NLRB Counsel Continues to Trailblaze – This Time for Student-Athletes
Another $68 Million Awarded for Job Seeker Assistance
NASWA Announced Its 2021-2022 Board of Directors
FAR Council Required Two Clauses to Be Embedded in Federal Contracts Seeking to “Require” Compliance with Any and All Task Force “Guidances” Re COVID-19 Vaccinations or Testing
Government Fiscal Year Kicks Off In Status Quo
It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month!
Until early 2020, most companies were only beginning to come around to the idea of remote work and flexible schedules but the pandemic forced us all to pivot and adapt – nearly overnight. As things continue to change, the future of work is starting to look a lot...
New COVID-19 Relief Permits Employers to Voluntarily Extend Cost-Free Paid Leave Under FFCRA into 2021
EO 13950 Imploded Even Before Biden Could Cancel it + Bonus Blog Post
REMINDER: Time to Get Ready to Apply for USDOL’s HIRE Vets Medallion Program
OFCCP Now Accepting Public Comment on Its New Proposed Information Collection Requests in Construction Contractor Compliance Audit Scheduling Letters Awaiting OMB Approval
OFCCP Wants More Comments on Its Proposal to Require Contractors to Submit All AAPs for Verification: Public Comment Deadline Extended
OFCCP Director Craig Leen Timed Out: Does Not Make it to OPM + Bonus Blog Post
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Two Opinion Letters Regarding Travel Time and Overtime Payments Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
EEOC Announces It will Hold Its First Commission Meeting of 2021