OFCCP Dropped its Appeal to Access Google’s Pay Records In early February, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs dropped its appeal for broad access to Google’s pay records, pending a compliance review focused on alleged pay disparities affecting women. The case stems from a 2015 Scheduling Letter that Google received…
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Martin Luther King’s legacy goes beyond MLK Day. Monday (January 21st) marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day, an occasion to celebrate the life of one of the most prominent activists in the Civil Rights Movement. King was assassinated in 1968, after a lifetime of accomplishments and sacrifice. His efforts in the 1960s and the actions he…
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2018 Marks Big Changes and Compliance Enforcement Records for OFCCP The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has undergone a number of changes over the last year. In 2018, the federal agency issued a series of new directives aimed at improving how OFCCP operates. Over the summer, former Director Ondray Harris suddenly resigned. And at…
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DOL had announced HIRE Vets Medallion Program, which began in 2018 to recognize employers for hiring and retaining veterans. According to data released last month, the veteran unemployment rate in the United States is down from this time last year. At 3.1 percent in November, veteran unemployment currently sits lower than the 3.4 percent non-veteran…
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Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) released three new directives aimed at promoting clear and efficient compliance. As with previous administrations, these new directives are a part of the Trump Administration’s efforts to make its mark on federal contracting enforcement. In 2011, two years after President Barack…
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OFCCP Compliance Checklist to be Audit-Ready