by DE Compliance News | May 17, 2021 | Week In Review (WIR)
EEOC To Host Virtual Training Event on Navigating the Impact of COVID-19 On The Asian American Community
The Push Is On To End The Training Of Critical Race Theory
Two Yays And A Tie For Senate Labor Nominees
USDOL Announced the NDEAM Theme!
Another Senate Tie-Vote on a Presidential Nominee – This Time in the DOJ
The Wheel Continues to Turn as to Fate of Independent Contractor Rule Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
President Biden and the OFCCP Acknowledge Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
ACVETEO Charter Renewed
Celebrate And Educate For National Women’s Health Week
Reminder: I-9 “Flexibility Policy” Set to Expire May 31, 2021
by DE Compliance News | May 10, 2021 | OFCCP Compliance , Week In Review (WIR)
In an unsurprising and expected move, on Thursday, May 6th the Biden Administration’s Department of Labor (“DOL”) published its Final Rule withdrawing the Trump Administration’s January 7, 2021 “Independent Contractor Status under the Fair Labor Standards Act” rule....
by DE Compliance News | May 10, 2021 | Week In Review (WIR)
Workplace Resources for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Comment Now on Equal Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeships
The Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships is Back – and Seeks New Members
RIP Independent Contractor Rule
NLRB Seeks Input on Backpay Filing Deadlines
Thank You Military Spouses!
Apprenticeship for All Podcast Series
April Employment Situation Looked Strong, But Not As Strong As Many Had Hoped Given the Still 8 Million Employees The Pandemic Has Displaced
by DE Compliance News | May 3, 2021 | Week In Review (WIR)
The Oscars Made History – New Accessibility Standards Are Here!
OFCCP Director Sets The Stage For What’s To Come: CSALS and OFCCP Audit Selection Methodology to Continue
OFCCP Announced A New Course – But You May Want To Wait
Confusion Surrounding the White House Task Force on Unionizing
Women in Apprenticeships and Nontraditional Occupations Grant Program
Is The Cost Of 13 Keystrokes An Accurate “Burden” Of The Uniformed Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures?
Federal Contractors Beware – New Minimum Wage Coming
Connections Between COVID-19 and Civil Rights Examined
OSHA Turned 50!
EARN Seeks to Ask Individuals with Disabilities What Might Influence Them to Self-Identify
Tip Rule Continues to Evolve
Reminder: Essential Workers – Essential Protections Training Initiative
Military Spouse Appreciation Day Event
by DE Compliance News | Apr 26, 2021 | Week In Review (WIR)
OFCCP Wants Your Comments on Construction Compliance Reviews
Empowering Teens in Their Workplaces Online Dialogue
EEOC To Consider Civil Rights Implications Of The Pandemic
California’s Labor Commissioner Heads to a Senate Vote for USDOL’s Deputy Secretary Role
More In Store on Independent Contractors?
NLRB Decides to Keep Its Existing “Contract Bar” Rule
Biden Taps Former Obama Official to Come Back to ODEP: Obama Reunion Continues at USDOL
EEOC To Host Event To Educate on National Origin Discrimination
Create Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces Through Apprenticeships
Former Obama Official Tapped to Come Back to OASP
EEO-1 Component Data Collection Portal is now Open
Reminder: Last Call for HIRE Vets Medallion Award Submissions
by DE Compliance News | Apr 19, 2021 | Week In Review (WIR)
First-Ever Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Appointed at the Department of State
Employers Beware – Liquidated Damages Under FLSA Have Returned
Paycheck Fairness Act Passed House
Employer Resources for Individuals with Post-COVID Conditions
Upcoming OFCCP Event: Construction Compliance Checks
by DE Compliance News | Apr 12, 2021 | Week In Review (WIR)
Open Virtual Meeting on Veteran Employment & Employer Outreach
Bill Introduced To End Subminimum Wage for Individuals with Disabilities
ODEP, OFCCP, and Women’s Bureau To Host National Dialogue Seeking Equity in Employment for Historically Underserved Individuals with Disabilities
Disability:IN Shared Disability Inclusive Illustrations
President Biden’s Budget to Enforce Federal Contractor Obligations
President Biden Announced Nominee To Head OSHA
by DE Compliance News | Apr 5, 2021 | Week In Review (WIR)
GAO Report Finds NLRB Staff Dwindling and Dissatisfied
National Vietnam War Veterans Day – Thank You For Your Service!
NLRB Extends Deadline to File Briefs on Employer Investigations
VEVRAA Benchmark for Hiring Dropped to 5.6%
NLRB Website Now Available in Español
DOL Website Worker.gov Now Available in Español
DirectEmployers Announces OFCCP Director Jenny Yang as a Keynote Speaking “Live” at its Annual Member Meeting DEAMcon21
VETS Launched a New Pilot Program to Assist Transitioning Service Members and Their Spouses
The Re-Opening of America is Upon Us! Employment Explodes in March With Largest One-Month Job Surge Since WWII!
The WIR Team Awarded Readers’ Choice Award!
REMINDER: Final Countdown to Deadline for HIREVets Medallion Award
by DE Compliance News | Mar 29, 2021 | Week In Review (WIR)
New Secretary of Labor Confirmed Unanimously By Democrats
EEOC Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
USDOL To Create Registered Apprenticeship Technical Assistance Centers Of Excellence
Congressional Democrats Introduce Resolutions to Rescind the EEOC’s Final Rule Requiring Transparency to Employers in Conciliation of Charges
Improving Disability Employment Outcomes–Finale Conversation of the DE Talk Podcast Released
Recognition of Equal Pay Day
Spoiler Alert: Religious Exemption Changes For Federal Contractors On The Horizon
National Medal of Honor Day
The Tip Rule Saga Continues…Comment Now!
Biden Announces Intent to Nominate Jocelyn Samuels for 5-year Term as EEOC Commissioner
New Solicitor of USDOL in the Pipeline
EEO-1 Data Collection Portal To Open April 26, 2021
by DE Compliance News | Mar 22, 2021 | Week In Review (WIR)
Democrats Introduce Workforce Justice Act in Congress Seeking to Federally Mandate “Ban-the-Box” Compliance
What Employers Should Know About the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Biden Administration Seeks to Withdraw Trump Administration Tip-Pooling Wage-Hour Rules
DE Holds its Second Masterclass Disability Roundtable Educational Forum and Discusses TBI and PTSD!