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.
In today’s edition of OFCCP Week in Review, John C. Fox and Candee Chambers discuss the criticism the EEOC’s EEO-1 Pay Data Collection Proposal is receiving from three prominent senior U.S. senators, as well as what predictions can be made about this particular proposal after the November election.
In today’s OFCCP Week in Review, John C. Fox and Candee Chambers discuss the OFCCP’s Sex Discrimination Rule and the Final Rule amending the ADA regulations to incorporate changes in the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
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 today’s WIR, we will discuss DirectEmployers presence at the 2016 Industry Liaison Group (ILG) National Conference.
The following post is from a recent conversation I had with Candee Chambers, during which we discussed the importance of understanding the fundamentals of compliance as a recruiter, and what techniques recruiters can use to manage large applicant flows. Candee: John,...
To help federal contractors improve interdepartmental cooperation, Indianapolis-based nonprofit DirectEmployers Association released an OFCCP Compliance Punch List for Recruiters. This quick-reference guide was created by affirmative action and equal employment...
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.
The United States Department of Labor just shared the following announcement: OFCCP has published the 2016 Annual Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Benchmark on its Web site based on data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on...
The United States Department of Labor shared the following announcement via email: Today, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced a Final Rule that sets forth the requirements that covered contractors must meet under the provisions of...
Compliance…compliance…compliance… OFCCP…OFCCP…OFCCP… DirectEmployers Association’s ability to educate employers in compliance and provide support with OFCCP audits compels company after company to join. But how do we do it? With our status as a non-profit HR...
