The new rules become effective 180 days from today (i.e., regulatory effective date); however, the date of compliance will differ for contractors depending on the subsection and the contractor’s affirmative action plan date. Contractors are expected...
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September 24, 2013
September 24, 2013
On August 27, 2013 Vice President Biden and The U.S. Department of Labor announced two final rules which aim to improve hiring and employment of individuals with disabilities and veterans. Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, prohibits...
September 24, 2013
September 24, 2013
The Committee on Education and the Workforce in the US House of Representatives sent a letter dated September 19, 2013 to Labor Secretary Thomas Perez. This letter begins by stating that the Committee has conducted oversight on these proposed...
The following email was sent to Congressional Staff today: The U.S. Department of Labor today announced two final rules to improve hiring and employment of veterans and for people with disabilities. One rule updates the Vietnam Era Veterans’...
August 23, 2013
After years in the making and much anticipation, the OFCCP released the Federal Contract Compliance Manual (FCCM) to the public today. It is our understanding that the FCCM was released to OFCCP field staff for some time now and the national office...
August 14, 2013
The 31st Annual National Conference for the Industry Liaison Group (ILG) was held July 30 – August 2, 2013 in Indianapolis, IN. This annual conference brings together members of the federal contracting community to discuss affirmative action and...
July 31, 2013
Shortly after submitting the 4212 regulations, the OFCCP has submitted the 503 regulations to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) today in final form. OMB has at least 60 days to review the regulations. This does not mean the regulations are...
July 31, 2013
OFCCP has released Directive 310 to provide guidance on calculating back pay as a part of make whole relief for victims of employment discrimination when using formula or individual relief. DCI is currently reviewing this new directive and will...
July 23, 2013
