This week, newly appointed OFCCP Director Ondray T. Harris, along with Special Advisor, Craig Leen, and Director of Policy, Debra Carr, held a series of meetings with various stakeholder groups from the federal contractor and civil rights communities. This was the first opportunity for many who regularly work with OFCCP to meet Director Harris
Regulatory Update
VETS-4212 Filing Deadline Extended
By Laura A. Mitchell on
Posted in Regulatory Update
VETS has announced a 45-day extension to the 2017 VETS-4212 filing deadline. The deadline has been extended from September 30, 2017 to November 15, 2017. In a post on it’s website, VETS stated
NOTICE: In order to accommodate the needs of those impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Federal contractors who file their VETS-4212
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U.S. Senate Opposes OFCCP/EEOC Merger Proposal
By Laura A. Mitchell on
Posted in Enforcement Update, Regulatory Update
In budget measures last week both the U.S. Senate and House signaled the proposed merger between OFCCP and EEOC will soon be nothing but a distant memory. This action comes on the heels of a recent letter from OFCCP Acting Director Tom Dowd who also questioned the efficiency of the proposed merger in light of…
Additional Information for 2017 EEO-1 Reporting
By Laura A. Mitchell on
Posted in Regulatory Update
Following the announcement placing the EEO-1 pay data requirement on indefinite hold, the EEO-1 Joint Reporting Committee has clarified open questions regarding the details for 2017 EEO-1 Reports. In an e-mail sent to report filers, the Committee clarified:
- The deadline to file EEO-1 reports for 2017 is March 31, 2018;
- The Reports must
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Update on OFCCP/EEOC Merger
By Laura A. Mitchell on
Posted in Regulatory Update, Uncategorized
In a recent letter responding to an inquiry regarding the proposed merger between OFCCP and EEOC, Acting OFCCP Director Tom Dowd detailed the regulatory requirements to undertake a merger, which would take effect in 2019. He also suggested interim alternatives exist to achieve the efficiencies intended by the merger, implying the proposed merger is…
BREAKING NEWS: Pay Data Reporting Obligation Postponed Indefinitely
By Laura A. Mitchell on
Posted in Regulatory Update
We have learned the Office of Information Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) has decided to postpone indefinitely effectiveness of the newly created pay data reporting component of the annual EEO-1 report. In a letter addressed to Acting EEOC Chair, Victoria Lipnic, OIRA explained it has stayed the effectiveness of the new obligation to take time…
OFCCP Announces Dates for Contractor Town Hall Meetings
By Laura A. Mitchell on
Posted in Regulatory Update
Following up on Interim Director Tom Dowd’s recent commitment for more agency transparency and communication, OFCCP has announced three upcoming town hall meetings. In its announcement, OFCCP stated the purpose of the town halls were to obtain contractor views and learn about contractor experiences implementing and managing nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity requirements to…
Important Clarification Received Regarding 2018 VETS-4212 Filings
By Laura A. Mitchell on
Posted in Regulatory Reminder, Regulatory Update
It’s that time of year again to start preparing for the annual required VETS-4212 filing. Nothing will change for this year (2017) reporting cycle. Starting August 1, 2017, contractors will be able to file their 2017 reports through the reporting portal. Note, anything filed before August 1, 2017 will be recorded as part of…
Breaking News: EEOC/OFCCP Proposed Merger Resulting in Unexpected Allies
By Laura A. Mitchell on
Posted in Regulatory Update
As we speculated yesterday, the White House’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2018 proposes to merge the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
In the proposed budget, released this morning, the OFCCP would see its budget reduced from $105 million to approximately $88 million and have…
Is a Merger of OFCCP and EEOC on the Horizon?
By Laura A. Mitchell on
Posted in Regulatory Update
In February 2017, we speculated whether the Trump Administration would eliminate the OFCCP as a possible cost-cutting measure. The discussion has continued since that time, and has, in the past weeks gathered more interest.
The latest on the topic of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) fate stems from a recommendation by the…