by Candee Chambers | Nov 14, 2023 | Podcast
Season 5 • Episode 4
The reality of today’s labor market indicates that there aren’t enough college graduates and experienced workers to meet market demands. Apprenticeships are working to steady the gap by incorporating hands-on learning with education and life experience. In today’s episode, Joshua Johnson from Jobs for the Future (JFF) shares the seven components of Registered Apprenticeships, how to engage with your state apprenticeship system, what apprenticable occupations look like in fields that would surprise you, and the benefit this type of employment offers for employers and apprentices.
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by John C. Fox | Oct 9, 2023 | OFCCP Compliance, Uncategorized, Week In Review (WIR)
- US DOL Launching “Comprehensive Review” of Subminimum Wage Program, Assistant Secretary for ODEP Announced
- Federal Court Granted Motion to Pause Litigation Based on NLRB’s Plan to Issue Final Joint Employer Rule by October’s End
- U.S GAO Found Federal Agencies Deficient in Monitoring Federal Contractor E-Verify Compliance
- JOLTS Report – Job Openings Increased by 690k in August, Rate Increased to 5.8%
- FAR Council Issued Regulations to Enhance Whistleblower Protections for Federal Contractor Employees
- Economy Added 336k Jobs in September, Unemployment Rate Remained Steady at 3.8%
- California Governor Newsom Vetoed Bill That Would Have Explicitly Banned Caste Discrimination
- In Brief
- New Publications
- Looking Ahead: Upcoming Date Reminders
by Kacie Koons | Jan 31, 2019 | OFCCP Compliance
Whether for federal contractor requirements or general, good faith efforts, employers across the nation are dedicating their efforts to hiring veterans–and the U.S. Department of Labor is taking notice. Upon the presidential signing of the HIRE Vets Act into law in...
by John C. Fox | Jun 12, 2017 | Week In Review (WIR)
In today’s edition of OFCCP Week in Review (WIR), John C. Fox and Candee Chambers discuss the recent news affecting the OFCCP including the statements made by Alexander Acosta regarding budget reductions; the proposed merger of the OFCCP with EEOC; and the USDOL’s continuing withdrawal of worker protections set in place by the Obama Administration.
by John C. Fox | May 30, 2017 | Week In Review (WIR)
In today’s edition of OFCCP Week in Review (WIR), John C. Fox and Candee Chambers discuss the recent news affecting the OFCCP including the USDOL’s FY2018 proposed budget which shows intended transfer of the OFCCP to the EEOC; and the 16.5% budget reduction for the upcoming FY2018.
by John C. Fox | Nov 28, 2016 | Week In Review (WIR)
In today’s edition of OFCCP Week in Review, John C. Fox and Candee Chambers discuss Team Trump’s USDOL transition in selecting officials; and how federal courts are beginning to dismantle the Obama Administration’s labor initiatives.