The term “affirmative action” has gotten stuck in its earliest conception in the minds of many, and has not been allowed to grow up to reflect its current meaning. The...
Both the EEOC and the OFCCP have published updated guidance on the use of arrest and conviction records in the hiring process. On January 29, 2013, the OFCCP issued a...
Criminal Record Restrictions and Discrimination Based on Race and National OriginDirective 306 titled “Complying with Nondiscrimination Provisions: Criminal Record Restrictions and Discrimination Based on Race and National Origin” was signed...
March 2013 OFCCP's Great Compensation Discrimination Publicity Stunt of 2013: A Change without a Difference Amid great press fanfare, OFCCP reported February 26, 2013 via News Release and personal phone...
Limiting the Applicant Data That Is Provided to OFCCP Part 2 - Understanding Special SituationsIn the first part of this two-part series, we discussed the fact that the applicant data...
Federal Contractors are required to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Effective outreach, recruitment and retention are essential to this effort....
February 2013 OFCCP’s New Use of Publicity and Press Releases: New Sheriff, New Rules and New End Objectives First, you should know that media policy is governed by the Secretary...
Voluntary compliance through negotiated conciliation agreements is the most common and most preferred way to resolve violations under the laws enforced by OFCCP. When identified violations cannot be resolved through...
Limiting the Applicant Data That Is Provided to OFCCP Part 1 - The Rule Regarding Applicant Data Most of the recent discussion about affirmative action compliance reviews by the U.S....
