On August 24, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) released three directives affecting federal contractors. The directives describe procedures used for reviewing contractor compensation practices, the program to recognize high-performing contractors, and the contractor EEO verification process. Click here to view Directive 2018-05 (Compensation Review Process) Click here to view Directive 2018-06 (Contractor …
OFCCP recently published an informational statement entitled “What Federal Contractors Can Expect” that has been referred to as the contractors’ “bill of rights”. The statement outlines several initiatives being taken by OFCCP to improve the contract compliance process and the way the agency interacts with companies that do business with the federal government. The initiatives …
Most employers know what to do when an employee requests an accommodation for a broken leg. But when employees want to discuss mental illnesses, many in HR are suddenly at a loss — unsure what language to use, how to approach the subject or what can appropriately be done, Rachel Shaw, principal consultant and president …
During an impassioned speech at the National Industry Liaison Group’s annual conference in Anaheim, California, OFCCP Acting Director Craig Leen announced that the agency will bring back “focused reviews” looking at contractors’ Section 503 compliance. Click here to read the full National Law Review article.
The Labor Department is planning to audit contractors that don’t certify their affirmative action compliance to the government, the head of the agency’s contractor enforcement office announced Aug. 3. The DOL’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs will identify contractors that haven’t verified their compliance to the General Services Administration, OFCCP Acting Director Craig Leen …