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ALJ RULES ON OFCCP’S DESK AUDIT SCREEN OF ITEM 11

A recent ruling by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) regarding Item 11 requests has some important implications for both contractors and the OFCCP. The case, OFCCP v. United Space Alliance...

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Functional Affirmative Action Program (FAAP) – OFCCP FAQ Series

In June, the OFCCP released a new directive outlining updates to the FAAP process. According to Director Patricia Shiu, “the FAAP is back and is better than before.” Below are...

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SHORT TAKES

There are an extensive number of OFCCP-related items that we’d like to tell you about. Several of these items relate to topics we’ve discussed in previous editions of the AA...

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OFCCP Proposes Changes to the Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing

When a federal contractor is formally selected for a compliance review, the OFCCP notifies the contractor by sending what is referred to as a Scheduling Letter directly to the facility...

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OFCCP v. Frito-Lay – Ruling Limiting Scope

Federal contractors, open a bag of Frito-Lays in honor of their win against the OFCCP. The facts are as follows: On July 13, 2007, the OFCCP sent Frito-Lay a Scheduling...

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OFCCP focus on Covered Veterans and Individuals

The OFCCP has a new Director, an increased budget and a renewed focus on enforcement of federal contractors’ affirmative action requirements for Covered Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. So, it's...

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DOL Strategic Plan FY 2011-2016 and the Role of the OFCCP

The Department of Labor (DOL) recently released its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2011-2016. The plan is about workers, accountability and doing what works. The Plan includes the five following...

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OFCCP Deputy Director Statement to Congress: Priorities & Focus on Veterans

On September 29th, OFCCP Deputy Director Les Jin testified before a subcommittee focusing on federal contractors and subcontractors compliance and OFCCP enforcement of veterans regulations.The testimony began with an outline...

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Affirmative Action Plan Implementation: Additional Required Elements

For those of you with calendar year AAPs, this month begins the mad dash to just get your AAPs completed, but I urge you to pause and take stock of...

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