Government contracts are a stable source of company revenue, but they come with strings attached. They are tough to obtain and maintain. Not only is the process of breaking into the government marketplace complicated, but complying with related regulations post award can also be a challenge. On the upside, doing business with the government is…
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Remember how we have been telling you that the OFCCP (and President Obama) would be targeting compensation practices in the near future? It looks like the time has come! Yesterday, President Obama signed amended Executive Order 11246 to prohibit discrimination retaliation against anyone discussing their own or another employee’s pay. Here is the exact text…
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by Ahmed Younies As we are rapidly approaching March 24, it is important to get started on complying with the New Rules, affecting veterans and Individuals with Disabilities (IWD’s). Federal contractors and subcontractors are encouraged to start setting up their applicant tracking systems, along with their record keeping. One significant change heralded by the new…
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OFCCP posted new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) answering several of the questions the agency received from contractors and the general public about requirements of its new regulations implementing the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 503). These new FAQs, published on the OFCCP Web site, are…
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Lately, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding new OFCCP regulations regarding the hiring of Individuals with Disabilities (IWD’s). We have been hearing a lot about percentages, benchmarks and aspirational goals. Questions abound as to who is “disabled” within the meaning of a given statute or regulation. Many of us have all but lost…
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OFCCP Compliance Checklist to be Audit-Ready