Hello from the 2014 ILG National Conference in beautiful Washington, D.C. The theme of this year’s conference is “Celebrate 50 Years of Civil Rights” and the conference opens tomorrow morning with an address from Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez. Key officials from OFCCP and EEOC as well as leading practitioners are scheduled to present
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CSAL UPDATE: New Details on Wave of OFCCP Advance Audit Notification Letters
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Jackson Lewis has learned the following about the latest round of OFCCP Courtesy Scheduling Announcement Letters (CSALs).
On July 16, 2014 OFCCP sent out a wave of CSALs giving employers advance notice about impending OFCCP compliance reviews.
The latest CSAL wave included:
- 568 employers
- 1,507 establishments
- 23 industries
- 30 Corporate Management Compliance Evaluations (CMCEs) were
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Court Affirms OFCCP’s Authority in Next Chapter of Bank of America Litigation
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In a long-running 4th Amendment case between OFCCP and Bank of America, a U.S. District Court has affirmed earlier rulings that: (1) Bank of America (BoA) waived its 4th Amendment objection to an OFCCP Desk Audit by providing information in response to a scheduling letter; and (2) OFCCP had probable cause obtained during…
New Vets & Disability FAQs: What does “jobs filled” mean?
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In addition to addressing questions about the self-identification process and hiring individuals with disabilities, OFCCP has provided further guidance on calculating “jobs filled” under the new regulations.
Under both the new VEVRAA and Section 503 regulations, employers must now track and compare the number of “jobs filled” to the number of “job openings” as…
Insights Into OFCCP’s New VEVRAA and Section 503 FAQs
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Last week OFCCP released new FAQs providing additional guidance for employers implementing the new veterans and disability of regulations. OFCCP has used the post-effective date release to clarify questions for contractors as they work to implement the regulation’s new obligations.
On the issue of the treatment of individuals who identify as a protected veteran at…
OFCCP Posts New Section 503 and VEVRAA Guidance
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As it has done periodically since the release of the new regulations, OFCCP has posted six new “frequently-asked questions” (FAQ) regarding the revised VEVRAA and Section 503 Regulations. Each is highlighted with a “new” tag. The FAQs are responsive to questions we’ve been hearing – and some asked during the SWARM conference during the…
OFCCP and ODEP Provide Practical Tips for Employers
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As part of its training for employers on the new Veterans and Disability Regulations, OFCCP partnered today with the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) to provide employers with effective practices for hiring and retaining individuals with disabilities.
The presentation was based on ODEPs seven key Business Strategies that Work and highlighted the following…
OFCCP Working On Public Service Announcement Regarding Disability Inquiries; New Training Offered
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- Public Service Announcement
During her keynote address at the AAAA conference last week, OFCCP Director Patricia Shiu said the Agency is working on a public service announcement to help explain why federal contractors will soon begin requesting disability status from applicants and employees. We’ve heard from many in the contractor community that there are concerns,…
No Surprises: Pay Equity Rockets to Top of OFCCP Regulatory Agenda
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The Department of Labor and OFCCP recently released its 2014 Spring Regulatory Agenda and there really are no surprises. The Agenda reflects some of the Agency’s same agenda items as in years past along with items prioritized by President Obama’s recent executive actions.
The old:
- OFCCP has once again pushed back the timeline for
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How Does OFCCP REALLY Select Contractors for Audit?
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At the end of January 2014, OFCCP sent out a wave of advance notification letters informing select employers that one or more of their establishments had been selected for review. Ever wonder how federal contractors make it on to this list? You’re not alone. At The OFCCP Institute’s Annual Conference last week, Consuela Pinto,…