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California Pay Data Reporting Update

December 16, 2021
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) has released updated Excel and CSV templates for the 2021 reporting year, both available on the main filing page.

The notable change to the filing templates is the addition of a...

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EEO-1 2021 Filing Delayed Until April 2022

December 16, 2021
EEOC will be delaying the start of the 2021 EEO-1 data collection until April 2022. An announcement was posted on December 8, 2021 to both the current and former EEO-1 pages indicating that the data collection will open April 12, 2022.

The filing...

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OFCCP Announces Timeline for AAP Verification

December 02, 2021
Today the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced the timeline for the rollout of the Contractor Portal (also known as the Affirmative Action Program Verification Interface). The timeline and FAQscan be found on the...
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Rising Accountability for Corporate Board Diversity

November 16, 2021

There is rising accountability regarding corporate board diversity, as evidenced by a rule Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently adopted. This rule approves changes made by The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq) that requires Nasdaq-listed...

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OFCCP Announces Proposal Policy on EO 11246 Religious Exemptions

November 08, 2021

OFCCP has announced a proposal to rescind the final rule “Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause’s Religious Exemption,” which has been in effect since Jan. 8, 2021. The Federal Register will publish the proposal to...

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OFCCP to Require Use of New Census Data

September 10, 2021

On Friday, September 3, OFCCP announced that it would require the use of new census data for affirmative action plans developed on or after January 1, 2022. This new census data is referred to as the 2014-2018 Equal Employment Opportunity Tabulation...

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OFCCP Releases New Scheduling List for Construction Contractors

September 02, 2021

On September 1, 2021, OFCCP published a new corporate scheduling announcement list (CSAL) for federal construction contractors and subcontractors. This release follows the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) July 6th approval of the agency’s new

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OFCCP Revisits Use of EEO-1 Pay Data

September 02, 2021

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a notice in the Federal Register stating that OFCCP plans to evaluate the 2017 and 2018 EEO-1 component 2 pay data to assess the utility for providing insight into pay disparities across industries and...

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OMB Approves OFCCP’s Affirmative Action Program Verification Interface

September 01, 2021

On August 31, 2021 the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved OFCCP’s Affirmative Action Program Verification Interface. The final notification states that the verification was approved with change and the agency has also published a final...

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EEOC Extends EEO-1 Filing Deadline to October 25, 2021

August 19, 2021

The EEOC announced on Wednesday, August 18th that the filing deadline for 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 reports has been extended to Monday, October 25th, 2021. 

The announcement details that there will be no further changes made to the filing deadline and...

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Maya Raghu Joins OFCCP as Deputy Director for Policy

July 21, 2021

Maya Raghu has joined the U.S. Department of Labor’s OFCCP as the Deputy Director for Policy, effective July 19th, 2021. 

Ms. Raghu previously served as the Director of Workplace Equality and Senior Counsel at the National Women’s Law Center, where...

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OFCCP Acknowledges Release of the 2014-2018 Census EEO Tabulation

July 07, 2021

Contractors are now able to use the updated labor force demographics with the most recent release of the 2014-2018 Census EEO Tabulation. While the release has been much anticipated from the current outdated 2006-2010 data, at this time OFCCP has...

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FY2022 Budget Justification for OFCCP

July 07, 2021

OFCCP released its FY2022 Congressional Budget Justification earlier this month, calling for a $35 million increase in funding to hire, train, and equip almost 200 additional staff. In addition, OFCCP says the increased funding is needed to support...

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President Biden Issues Executive Order to Advance Diversity and Inclusion Across Federal Government

July 07, 2021

On June 25th, President Biden issued an executive order, and accompanying fact sheet, designed to “advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility across the Federal Government” for disadvantaged groups. 

Who does this impact?

The order...

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DCI Introduces DCI Dashboards for AAP Data

July 07, 2021
The DCI Software Division has released our newest web application: DCI Dashboards for AAP Data. Throughout the design and development of the DCI Dashboards, two overarching goals guided our work: provide our clients with innovative ways to view...
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New Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL) Released

July 01, 2021

Today, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published its latest Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL), which is comprised of 668 Supply and Service establishment-based traditional compliance reviews, 19 Corporate...

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2019 & 2020 EEO-1 Filing Delayed Until August 23, 2021

June 28, 2021

EEOC announced today that the 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 component 1 filing deadline will be delayed until August 23, 2021. The EEO-1 website also reflects this update. 

This filing delay comes as many employers face communication and approval delays due...

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Filing EEO-1 Reports May Take Longer than You Think

June 15, 2021

The current EEO-1 filing for 2019 and 2020 has experienced multiple delays, first in 2020 due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, and then in 2021 to announce site delays until April 2021 and data upload delays until May 2021. The site is now...

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OFCCP to Focus on Construction Contractors

June 15, 2021

For a significant number of years, the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has given little attention to federal contractors and subcontractors that are directly involved in construction projects. It appears...

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DCI Hires Former OFCCP Labor Economist

June 09, 2021

DCI Consulting Group, Inc. (DCI) is pleased to announce that David S. Garber, Ph.D. has joined DCI as a Principal Consultant. Dr. Garber has joined DCI's HR and EEO Analytics team where he serves as an expert advisor to employers aiming to...

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OFCCP's TAG, Part 8: Affirmative Action Programs

June 02, 2021

This week we continue our blog series on the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program’s (OFCCP) Technical Assistance Guide (TAG) for supply and service contractors and subcontractors. This post will outline the agency’s requirements regarding...

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EEO-1 Filing Updates: Data  Upload Date, Instruction Booklet Published

May 11, 2021

The new EEO-1 filing portal opened April 26th;  however, as previously announced, the data upload filing option has been delayed until “late May”. Per EEOC notifications emailed to employers late last week, the  data  upload  option will be...

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Update: OFCCP’s Training Portal and Compliance Assistance Initiatives

May 11, 2021

This spring, OFCCP implemented changes to the suite of compliance assistance initiatives offered on the agency’s website. These updates began with the closing of the Contractor Assistance Portal on March 1, 2021, which was done to improve efficiency...

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New Executive Order Increases Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors

April 29, 2021

On April 27, 2021, President Biden signed an Executive Order increasing the minimum wage for federal contractors and subcontractors from the current $10.95 per hour to $15 per hour. This impacts new or renewed contracts starting January 30, 2022 and...

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EEO-1 Notifications Mailed & System Delay Announced

April 22, 2021

With EEO-1 filings expected to begin next Monday, April 26th, DCI received insight today that employers have begun to receive notification letters from the EEOC that contain company-specific login information (i.e., company ID and passcode).

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OFCCP's TAG, Part 7: Recordkeeping for Internet Applicants

April 20, 2021

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program’s (OFCCP’s)Technical Assistance Guide(TAG) for supply and service contractors and subcontractors has a surprisingly short entry on recordkeeping for Internet applicants and other applicants. This...

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Illinois Becomes Second State to Require Pay Data Submission

April 15, 2021

On March 23, 2021, Illinois governor, J.B. Pritzker, signed into law Senate Bill 1480, amending the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003. Under this new amendment, Illinois private employers are required to submit information, including pay data, to...

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Biden DOL Moves to Rescind Trump-Era Religious Exemption Rule

April 15, 2021

On March 23rd, 2021, Marty Walsh was sworn in as Secretary of Labor. On the same day, Mr. Walsh hit the ground running, delivering to the White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) a proposal to rescind a controversial pending...

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OFCCP Reduces Annual VEVRAA Hiring Benchmark to 5.6 Percent

April 15, 2021

On Tuesday, March 30, 2021, OFCCP updated the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) hiring benchmark to 5.6 percent, slightly down from 5.7 percent in 2020.

This hiring benchmark indicates the percentage of total protected...

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EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection Opening Date Announced

March 29, 2021

EEOC announced today, March 29, 2021, that the 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection will open on April 26, 2021 and will close on July 19, 2021.

The EEOC will begin to formally notify EEO-1 filers via email beginning today. Filers...

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OFCCP's TAG, Part 6: Invitation to Self-Identify

March 23, 2021

In this installment of our blog series regarding the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program’s (OFCCP)Technical Assistance Guide(TAG) for supply and service contractors and subcontractors, we are reviewing the requirements to invite...

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Breaking: Senate Confirms Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as Labor Secretary

March 23, 2021

On Monday, March 22nd, the Senate voted 68 to 29 to confirm Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as Labor secretary, a federal position that oversees workplace conditions, benefits and rights.

Walsh has strong union ties dating back to his early twenties. By...

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OFCCP's TAG, Part 5: Recordkeeping Requirements

March 18, 2021

In this installment of our blog series regarding the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program’s (OFCCP)Technical Assistance Guide(TAG) for supply and service contractors and subcontractors, we are reviewing OFCCP’s recordkeeping requirements....

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EEO-1 Filing Deadline Expected in July

March 15, 2021

EEOC announced Friday, March 12th that the filing portal is now expected to open at the end of April 2021 and close in July 2021. The exact open and close dates have not been announced, but EEOC did note that the closing date will be posted once the...

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OFCCP Creates Web Page for AAP Verification Interface

March 11, 2021
OFCCP’s website now has the addition of a landing page for “AAVI” or the Affirmative Action Plan Verification Interface. 

The page says,Coming Soon” with the details “Affirmative Action Plan Verification Interface (AAVI) is a secure web-based...

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OFCCP's TAG, Part 4: Listing Jobs with the ESDS

March 10, 2021

In this week’s entry into ourblog seriescovering the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program’s (OFCCP) Supply and Service Technical Assistance Guide (TAG), we’ll examine the requirements surrounding listing open jobs with the local...

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EEO 2014-2018 Tabulation Data Release and Initial DCI Observations

March 04, 2021
The United States Census Bureau has released the EEO 2014-2018 Tabulation data, as well as crosswalk and definition files, on their website. This EEO Tabulation data details race/ethnicity and sex counts by census occupation code and geographical...
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CA Pay Data Filing: New Teleworker FAQ

March 04, 2021
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) released several new FAQs last week, one of which focusing on employees who live in California but physically report to an establishment outside of California.

Per the new FAQ, dated...

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OFCCP's TAG, Part 3: Postings, Listings, and Notices

March 04, 2021

Note: This blog was updated in January of 2024 to reflect the required Know Your Rights poster.

We continue ourblog seriesregarding the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program’s (OFCCP)Technical Assistance Guide(TAG) for supply and service...

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OFCCP Announces Update to Supply & Service Scheduling List

March 02, 2021
OFCCP has announced changes to its 2020 Supply and Service Scheduling List.

The list was comprised of 500 compliance reviews, 500 accommodation focused reviews, 500 promotions focused reviews, 250 Section 503 focused reviews, and 500 compliance...

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OFCCP's Technical Assistance Guide, Part 2: Two General Rules

February 24, 2021

As mentioned in ourprevious blog, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program’s (OFCCP)Technical Assistance Guide(TAG) for supply and service contractors and subcontractors provides valuable insights for federal contractors. In this blog...

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OFCCP's Technical Assistance Guide (TAG), Part 1: Overview

February 17, 2021

Note: This blog was updated in January of 2024 to reflect current OFCCP leadership.

OFCCP’sTechnical Assistance Guidefor non-construction companies provides valuable insights into the agency’s requirements and an overview of the agency’s...

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California DFEH Opens Submission Portal and Enforcement Deferral Form

February 17, 2021
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) has opened the pay reporting portal allowing employers to submit their pay data.

Employers will have until March 31st to submit all data using the excel template, csv templates or by...

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New EEO-1 Site Contact Option

February 17, 2021
On February 8, 2021, the EEOC announced that EEO-1 filers now have the capability to confirm and/or update their company’s contact information through a new Contact Us form.

Additionally, employers can use the form to submit the following to EEOC:

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Julie Su Nominated for Deputy Secretary of Labor

February 17, 2021
President Biden nominated Julie Su, secretary of the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, to serve as the deputy secretary of labor, the second-highest-ranking position in the Department of Labor.

If confirmed, Su will work directly...

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California DFEH Releases FAQ on Deadline Extension Option

February 08, 2021
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) released an FAQ last week notifying employers of a deadline extension available upon request.

Currently, the deadline for the California Pay Reports is March 31, 2021. Under this new...

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California DFEH Releases User Guide and Template Examples

February 01, 2021
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) released the user guide, excel file template, and CSV file template for the SB-973 pay data collection.
The CA Pay Data Reporting User Guide provides an overview of all data...
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Pay Data Panel Announced

January 26, 2021

Yesterday, January 25, 2021, the National Academies of Sciences (NAS) announced committee member assignments for an ad hoc panel assembled to review the compensation data collected by EEOC. As a reminder, on July 16, 2020, EEOC announced the funding...

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EEOC Chair and Vice Chair Appointments

January 21, 2021
Charlotte A. Burrows has been named the Chair of the EEOC by President Biden, and Jocelyn Samuels has been named Vice Chair.

Burrows has served as an EEOC Commissioner since 2015, and her prior experience includes serving as Associate Deputy...

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Executive Order on Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation

January 21, 2021
Among the slate of new Executive Orders signed by President Biden is one providing comprehensive protections for individuals who have historically been subjected to discrimination based on their gender identity and/or sexual orientation.
The first...
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OFCCP Issues Section 503 Focused Reviews Annual Report and “Certificates of Merit” for Contractors

January 21, 2021
Recently, OFCCP issued the first Annual Report on Section 503 Focused Reviews, following efforts to actively narrow-in on their commitment to disability inclusion

The report covers the number of Section 503 focused reviews scheduled and completed 

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Executive Order 13950 Overturned

January 21, 2021
President Joe Biden has overturned the controversial Executive Order 13950: Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping, effective immediately. Biden signed an Executive Order on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the...
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New OFCCP Director: Jenny Yang, Former EEOC Chair

January 20, 2021
DCI has learned that former EEOC Chair, Jenny Yang, is the new Director of OFCCP, a political appointee under the new Biden administration.

Directly following President Biden’s Inauguration swearing-in today, the Department of Labor’s Leadership...

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EEOC Delays EEO-1 Opening until April 2021

January 12, 2021

EEOC announced today that the data collection for the 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 filings will be delayed until April 2021. The EEO-1 website also reflects this update.

As a reminder, EEOC previously announced a delay for both the 2019 and 2020 filings due...

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California DFEH Releases New FAQs: Surprising Requirements

January 08, 2021

The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) updated the FAQs for the new pay data collection as of January 7, 2021 and a few items are a bit unexpected.

Although DFEH has worked to model their pay data collection after the...

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Breaking News: Biden Picks Marty Walsh to Head the Department of Labor

January 07, 2021

Following Congress’ confirmation of the Electoral College vote yesterday, Biden announced his pick for Secretary of Labor earlier this afternoon. If confirmed, Boston mayor Marty Walsh would take the helm at the agency in the new administration.

...

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District Court Injunction & OFCCP Signal Halt of EO 13950 Enforcement

January 05, 2021

On December 22, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a nationwide preliminary injunction banning the enforcement of Sections 4 and 5 of Executive Order 13950 (EO 13950), a controversial federal directive...

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