Last week, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) released three new directives aimed at improving accountability and efficiency in federal contracting. The directives are the latest step in ongoing efforts to streamline OFCCP’s compliance process. The first directive calls for the creation of an opinion letter process to provide…
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EEOC’s 2018 Performance Report highlights best practices for preventing discrimination In mid-November the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released a report looking at the agency’s performance during the 2018 fiscal year. The annual Performance and Accountability Report looked at steps the EEOC has taken to reduce backlogs, secure financial restitution for victims of discrimination and improve…
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At a public briefing for the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights earlier this month, Acting Director Craig Leen detailed plans to increase the number of audits performed by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance in 2019. This news comes amidst recently announced changes to transparency at the agency that promise to better prepare…
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There is no place for harassment in the workplace. With federal law, state law, and company policies all prohibiting various forms of harassment, one would think that workplaces would be a safe place to work and develop one’s career. However, far too often do workers have to suffer from the belittling, threatening or offensive behavior…
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While receiving news of a government audit is a less than desirable event for any business or individual, the more notice you must prepare and ensure compliance with the law, the better. On September 7, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued 750 Corporate Scheduling Announcement Letters—courtesy notifications…
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OFCCP Compliance Checklist to be Audit-Ready