by Jaime Costilow | May 11, 2026 | Networking & Education
Key Takeaways The final day of DEAMcon26 delivered a high-density roadmap for navigating the intersection of talent acquisition, AI, and federal compliance. Key highlights included Brian Fink’s demonstration of free Google Custom Search Engines to bypass expensive...
by Jaime Costilow | Apr 29, 2026 | Networking & Education
Key Takeaways Day 1 of DEAMcon26 kicked off DirectEmployers’ 25th-anniversary celebration by navigating a high-stakes regulatory transition, highlighting a pivot from traditional OFCCP oversight to DOJ-led enforcement under the False Claims Act—underscored by...
by DirectEmployers Association | Mar 23, 2026 | Networking & Education, OFCCP Compliance
Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of OFCCP compliance and EEO regulations requires a steady hand and a wealth of experience. Earlier this year we announced a partnership with Alicia Wallace, and now we are equally thrilled to announce that PJ Rossi has joined the...
by DE Compliance News | Feb 4, 2026 | OFCCP Compliance, OFCCP Compliance Alerts
On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the President signed into law H.R. 7148, the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026.” This significant legislative action provides consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and marks a turning...
by DirectEmployers Association | Feb 3, 2026 | Networking & Education, OFCCP Compliance
In the latest episode of the DE Talk podcast, DirectEmployers Executive Director Jeff Gill sat down with employment law attorneys Mickey Silberman and Michelle Duncan of Silberman Law PC. With nearly 60 years of combined experience in EEO and OFCCP compliance, Mickey...
by Jaime Costilow | Nov 3, 2025 | Networking & Education
The phrase, “The only constant is change,” couldn’t ring truer for 2025. Since January 21st, federal contractors have experienced unprecedented change that’s impacted the hiring landscape unlike any year before it, beginning with the Executive Order 14173, which...
by DirectEmployers Association | Oct 1, 2025 | OFCCP Compliance, OFCCP Compliance Alerts
Federal contractors and subcontractors have new numbers to keep in mind when evaluating their compliance obligations. The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has officially updated the jurisdictional thresholds for the Vietnam...
by Jaime Costilow | Aug 18, 2025 | OFCCP Compliance
Federal contractors have navigated a turbulent regulatory landscape throughout 2025, starting with significant policy shifts as the Trump Administration re-entered the White House in January. For federal contractors subject to Office of Federal Contract Compliance...
by Kacie Koons | Aug 4, 2025 | OFCCP Compliance, OFCCP Compliance Alerts
Despite recently proposed changes, federal contractor requirements under the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) remain strictly in place. As part of the legislation, which requires applicable contractors and subcontractors to take affirmative...
by Kacie Koons | Aug 1, 2025 | OFCCP Compliance, OFCCP Compliance Alerts
Beginning today, August 1, 2025, the VETS-4212 Portal is now open for applicable federal contractors to submit their annual VETS-4212 Reports. This requirement, set forth by the U.S. Department of Labor and Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), is...
