As 2025 approaches, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is preparing for a significant ramp-up in its enforcement of federal contractor employment regulations. Despite challenges such as being understaffed, the agency is determined to carry out an ambitious agenda aimed at ensuring equal employment opportunities and strengthening affirmative action compliance. Here’s…
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Hello my dear HR professionals, We know that fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace isn’t just a box to check. It’s a continual commitment that requires thoughtful action and leadership. Last Saturday was International Day of Tolerance, a perfect time to pause and reflect on how we’re doing in promoting these values—and how…
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On December 3, 2020, We, the Board of Directors at the AAAED, met with Jenny Yang, with the DOL Biden-Harris Transition Team to provide her the current status at the OFCCP and some controversial EO 1395. Ms. Yang, who chaired the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for several years during the Obama administration, has been…
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As a federal contractor, navigating the mountain of federal contract compliance requirements can be costly, time-consuming and causing negative publicity. But the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) investigations and audits can be even costlier. And if you end up on the wrong side of one, penalties, remediation…
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On March 16, the United States Department of Labor announced it had reached a settlement with networking hardware company Cisco Systems Inc. to resolve allegations of pay discrimination. As part of an Early Resolution Conciliation Agreement (ERCA) with DOL’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Cisco Systems Inc. has agreed to pay $2,000,000 in lost…
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OFCCP Compliance Checklist to be Audit-Ready