Agency Notice

FTA Withdraws EEO Program Guidance for Federal Transit Funding RecipientsBREAKING NEWS: OFCCP to Revisit Previously Submitted Contractor FilesOFCCP Ordered to Stop All Enforcement Activity and Close Open Audits Under Revoked Executive Order 11246

Agency Personnel Changes

Catherine Eschbach Appointed as New OFCCP DirectorOFCCP Director Craig Leen Participates in Virtual Confirmation Hearing for Inspector General RoleOFCCP Looking to Hire for Ombudsperson

Agency Update

EEOC Submits Proposal to Rescind Federal EEO Reporting and Recordkeeping RulesVETS-4212 Data Published on New DOL Open Data PortalMichael Schloss Appointed OFCCP Deputy Director for Policy, to Act in Acting Director Role

Case Law update

EEOC to Share Findings of EEO-1 Pay Data StudyBREAKING NEWS: Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Temporarily Enjoined in Three StatesTrump Administration Sending Mixed Signals about Support of LGBT of Rights

Changes in Administration Personnel

Former EEOC Commissioner Jenny Yang Anticipated to Be Announced as OFCCP DirectorBREAKING NEWS: Craig Leen Anticipated To Be New OFCCP DirectorSenate Confirms Alexander Acosta as Secretary of Labor

Compliance Tip

VETS-4212 Filing Reminder for Federal Contractors: Sept. 30 Deadline NearsFormer U.S. Department of Labor Officials Pen Open Letter to Contractor Community Addressing Executive Order 14173 and the Current Administration's Stance on Diversity, Equity and InclusionOFCCP Contractor Portal Presents Strategic Opportunity for Higher Education Employers

Compliance Update

Changes to EEO-1 Report ApprovedEEOC Submits Request to Eliminate Optional Disclosure of Non-Binary Data for EEO-1 ReportingBREAKING NEWS: OFCCP Releases New Audit List

Complimentary Webinar

Complimentary Webinar: What You Need to Know About OFCCP's New Compensation DirectiveComplimentary Webinar: What should you do now to prepare for EEO-1 Annual Pay Data ReportingComplimentary Webinar: It Pays to Be Sick - Discussion of Executive Order 13706

Conference Updates

Day One of the NILG 2023 National Conference Kicks-off In Phoenix, ArizonaNILG 2022 National Conference Wrap UpOpening Day of NILG 2022 National Conference

COVID-19

Court Opines that Nationwide Injunction on COVID-19 Vaccine for Federal Contractors Applies to Vaccine Requirement OnlyUPDATED: Federal Contractor Vaccine Updates: January 18 “Fully Vaccinated” Deadline and New FAQsFederal Contractor Vaccination Deadline Extended to January 4 to Correspond with OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)

Enforcement Reminder

OFCCP Starts Scheduling VEVRAA Focused ReviewsOFCCP – Here to Stay or Not? Signs Indicate OFCCP Will SurvivePay Transparency Obligations Are Now Effective

Enforcement Update

BREAKING NEWS: OFCCP to Revisit Previously Submitted Contractor FilesOFCCP Releases Revised Construction Scheduling LetterOFCCP Issues Statement Related to Technical Issues with the OFCCP Contractor Portal

Government Contracts & Compliance

Breaking News: OFCCP Eliminates Disability Self-ID Requirement and 7% Utilization Goal for Affirmative Action PlansVETS-4212 Filing Reminder for Federal Contractors: Sept. 30 Deadline NearsOMB Extends Section 503 Data Collection Amid Pending Regulatory Changes

Legal Update

Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Mandate Revoked: Implications and Future OutlookKey Takeaways for Federal Contractors as Minimum Wage Rises to $17.75 in JanuaryFederal Contractors Required to Post Salary Ranges in Job Postings Under Proposed DOL Regulations

OFCCP

Breaking News: OFCCP Eliminates Disability Self-ID Requirement and 7% Utilization Goal for Affirmative Action PlansOMB Extends Section 503 Data Collection Amid Pending Regulatory ChangesKenneth J. Wolfe Appointed as New OFCCP Director

Personnel Changes

Kenneth J. Wolfe Appointed as New OFCCP DirectorBREAKING NEWS: Craig Leen to be Nominated for Role As Inspector General of Office of Personnel ManagementBREAKING NEWS: Craig Leen Anticipated To Be New OFCCP Director

Regulatory Reminder

New FAQs Dramatically Expand Scope of California “Labor Contractor Employee” Pay Data ReportingAnnual VETS Reporting Portal OpenFederal Contractor Paid Sick Leave in Effect

Regulatory Update

Breaking News: OFCCP Eliminates Disability Self-ID Requirement and 7% Utilization Goal for Affirmative Action PlansTitle VI Shift: DOL Rescinds Disparate Impact Rules for Funding RecipientsRevocation of EO 11246 and Prohibition of Certain DEI Practices by the Trump Administration

Uncategorized

District Court Clears Path for DOL Release of Federal Contractors’ EEO-1 DataDOL to Release EEO-1 Reports Following Ninth Circuit RulingNinth Circuit Decision on EEO-1 Reports Is In, But the Case Is Not Over