OFCCP’s FY 2016 Proposed Budget Reveals Large Differences With The Contractor Community’s Sense of Proper Direction
The President yesterday unveiled his proposed FY 2016 budget for Congressional review and approval, including the OFCCP’s proposed budget. (FY 2016 will commence on October 1, 2015). OFCCP has identified five strategic goals for FY 2016: “…to identify and address...
OFCCP Week In Review: January 30, 2015
The “OFCCP Week in Review” is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment published every Friday. Here are this week’s developments: JANUARY 28, 2015: “Who Is an Employee For OFCCP Purposes” Webinar Announced:...
I Am A Member of DirectEmployers Association
How do the individuals behind our 750+ Member companies benefit from DirectEmployers Association? Watch this video to learn how we help these and other HR professionals with OFCCP compliance and recruitment marketing efforts.
OFCCP Week in Review: January 16, 2015
COMPENSATION UPDATE: OFCCP started the new year aggressively in audits by making increasingly more detailed and more numerous compensation data requests of contractors. The latest we have seen is a 29-point questionnaire up from the originally published 14 point...
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...
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:
Understanding How the NLx Partnership Assists with OFCCP Compliance
One of the truly unique aspects of DirectEmployers Association is how we help bridge the gap between OFCCP compliance and recruitment. This is accomplished through technology, services, partnerships and thought leadership, including education and outreach at industry events. DirectEmployers Association Member John Whalin of United Airlines recently participated in a panel discussion at the 78th Annual NASWA Conference to share how he has benefited from the National Labor Exchange (NLx). Check out this video for a brief recap of the session’s highlights: