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OFCCP Expands Definition of “Protected Veteran”
In 2013, when the VEVRAA implementing regulations were revised, many contractors were confused by the “active duty wartime or campaign badge”...
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VEVRAA Self-ID: There are Options
Jun 11, 2015, 12:29:44 PM
For many contractors, the self-identification requirements for protected veterans have been confusing since the revision of VEVRAA in September 2013,...
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Hiring Benchmark: Days of Future Past
May 14, 2015, 4:04:39 PM
There appears to still be confusion around what contractors are required to do with the VEVRAA annual hiring benchmark. Specifically, what should a...
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OFCCP'S National Annual Benchmark For VEVRAA Now 7 Percent
Apr 21, 2015, 10:08:17 AM
OFCCP updated the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Benchmark Database on its website, based on 2014 end-of-year data from...
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Recent DOL Report On Veteran Employment Suggests What Has Improved (And What Hasn't) Over The Past Year
Apr 2, 2015, 1:47:46 PM
On March 18, 2015, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a news release providing the most up-to-date...
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Applicants, Candidates, and Jobs Filled... Oh My!
Mar 20, 2015, 2:45:59 PM
As outlined in 41 CFR 60-3, contractors are required to analyze personnel activity to determine if there are barriers to equal employment for...
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OFCCP Releases FAQS on VEVRAA Self-ID Requirement
Jan 21, 2015, 8:54:15 AM
On Tuesday, January 20, 2015, the OFCCP released two FAQs clarifying the self-ID requirements under the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance...
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OFCCP Releases New FAQs On The Revised Scheduling Letter
Dec 10, 2014, 4:22:30 PM
OFCCP has just released three new FAQs regarding the partial year data and analysis required for the Section 503 and VEVRAA items in the revised...
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Contractor Feedback on 503/VEVRAA Good Faith Efforts - Accountability is Key
Dec 1, 2014, 11:33:46 AM
Recent contractor feedback related to Good Faith Efforts (GFE) toward individuals with disabilities and veterans suggests that the process of...
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VETS-4212 Replaces VETS-100A Ruling Brings Change to Reporting Process
Oct 14, 2014, 12:28:38 PM
The Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS) of the U.S. Department of Labor has issued the final rule to revise reporting requirements for...
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New Scheduling Letter: Substantial Changes To 503/VEVRAA Submission Requirements
Oct 1, 2014, 9:12:31 AM
The new OFCCP scheduling letter and itemized listing have officially been released at reginfo.gov, and are effective immediately (starting October 1,...
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Regulatory Summary Affecting Federal Contractors
Sep 17, 2014, 9:51:25 AM
OFCCP had an extremely busy year in 2013 with the release of Directive 307 in February and the updated Federal Contract Compliance Manual (FCCM) in...