Jana Garman, M.A.

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Tips to Increase Employee Response on Disability Forms

We have spent a lot of time in earlier blogs discussing the potential problem with voluntary self-identification rates for disability and how that...

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FAQ Clarifies Storage Options For Disability Self-Identification

OFCCP has posted a new FAQ detailing the acceptable options for a contractor in documenting the voluntary invitation to self-identify as an...

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Update on OFCCP Rule Making for Non-Discrimination Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

Following the President’s Executive Order 13672 signed on July 21, 2014, there has been anticipation of how the Department of Labor will address the...

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EEOC Locks in on Transgender Discrimination

Recent lawsuits filed by the EEOC related to transgender discrimination illustrate what is a growing focus of the government and enforcement...

OFCCP Courtesy Notifications - FY 2014 Second Release

On July 16, 2014, the second release of the FY 2014 Corporate Scheduling Announcement Letters (CSALs) was sent out by OFCCP. These letters serve as...

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OFCCP Disability and Veterans Community Resources Directory

OFCCP has provided an online resource to support contractors in their efforts toward recruiting qualified individuals with a disability and protected...

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Update on OFCCP Enforcement Activity From FY2013

What is the likelihood of having a conciliation agreement at the end of an OFCCP compliance review? Does this vary by region? Being well into FY2014,...

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Secretary Of Labor Announces Moratorium For TRICARE Providers

The Secretary of Labor, Thomas Perez, announced a moratorium on enforcement of affirmative action obligations for TRICARE providers. In a letter to...

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Disability Utilization Goals Gone Wild

Beginning March 24, 2014, federal contractors will be required to collect disability information from their workforce on an annual basis and use...

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OFCCP Courtesy Notifications Release

DCI Consulting Group has been informed by a reliable source that OFCCP's courtesy notification (previously, the Corporate Scheduling Announcement...

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Two-Month Reminder: Getting Compliant With The New OFCCP Regulations

The new OFCCP regulations addressing affirmative action obligations for protected veterans (VEVRAA) and individuals with disabilities (Section 503)...

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OFCCP Disability Self-Identification Form: A Work in Progress

As the effective date of the OFCCP Section 503 and VEVRAA regulations grows closer, federal contractors should begin preparing their personnel...