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OFCCP Week In Review: November 18, 2019

by John C. Fox | Nov 18, 2019 | Week In Review (WIR)

OFCCP Issued Directive on Military Spouses (Late Reporting)
Construction TAG Released
Public Hearing Reminder
OFCCP Commitment to Individuals with Disabilities
OFCCP and the HBCU Initiative
OFCCP Midwest Updates from Indy ILG Gives Insight into OFCCP’s Nationwide Audit Plans

Social Roundup: October 2019 – NDEAM Edition

by Kacie Koons | Oct 31, 2019 | Networking and Education

October was National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and as a result, an abundance of disability content was released to the media. From tips on accessible office design to inclusive card games, wheelchair-friendly Halloween costumes, and an exciting new...

Recruit Rooster by DirectEmployers to Offer Accessible Career Sites, Accessibility Audit and Consultation Services

by Jaime Costilow | Jul 9, 2019 | Press Release

Of the more than 20 million working-age people with disabilities in the job market, research shows that only 7.5 million have jobs[1]. To lessen the employment gap, Recruit Rooster is working to create an online job seeking experience without obstacles. To ensure no...

Introducing the New Excellence in Disability Inclusion Award

by DirectEmployers Association | Jul 3, 2019 | OFCCP Compliance Alerts

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a new award program for federal contractors – the Excellence in Disability Inclusion (EDI) Award. About the Disability Inclusion (EDI) Award Established by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and...

DE Gives Back: Visionary Services & Community Support

by Jaime Costilow | Nov 6, 2018 | Partners, Philanthropy

There are some things in life you take for granted, and your sight is one of them. I am fortunate to have been blessed with amazing eyesight from birth, so I’ve never known the struggle of impaired vision, sudden vision problems or even total blindness. But that is...

An Employer’s ‘Call of Duty’: Addressing Disability in the Workplace

by DirectEmployers Association | Oct 23, 2018 | OFCCP Compliance

Despite a desire to build a diverse workforce and a willingness to help, accommodation requests can often be an uncomfortable work situation to address. What are the grounds for a valid request? If it is determined that one is not needed, how does one have that...

Partner Spotlight: NorCal Services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing

by Kacie Koons | Sep 19, 2018 | Networking and Education

Did you know that September is National Deaf Awareness Month? While many employers are dedicated to inclusive workplaces, knowing where to find deaf candidates and properly accommodate their needs can be difficult. Fortunately for DirectEmployers Members, they have...

Myth: Individuals with Disabilities Do Not Have the Right Skills for Jobs

by DirectEmployers Guest | Aug 30, 2018 | Partners

The following post was authored by partner American Dream Employment Network (ADEN). In today’s labor market, employers from all industry sectors are competing to recruit talent, which creates a favorable time for job seekers, including job seekers with a disability....

OFCCP Week In Review: March 12, 2018

by DirectEmployers Association | Mar 12, 2018 | Week In Review (WIR)

Program announced to expedite employee payment errors
Transitioning transgender protected
Latest “Employment Situation” numbers released by BLS
Reminder: March is Women’s History Month

OFCCP Week in Review: September 11, 2017

by John C. Fox | Sep 11, 2017 | Week In Review (WIR)

Congress resumed work after its August Break
DHS announced rescission of DACA Program resulting in 720,000 “Dreamer” work authorizations to expire and not be renewed
Eric Dreiband’s nomination hearing went off without fireworks
Senate Appropriations Committee now weights in with USDOL and OFCCP budget, dividing Republicans on the “Administrative State”
OFCCP merger proposal rejected
Cornell survey for Section 503 study opened