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Artificial Intelligence in Hiring: Diverging Federal, State Perspectives?
The Trump Administration has swiftly rolled back Biden-era protections related to artificial intelligence (AI) in federal hiring practices. On January 20, 2025, President Donald […]
With crackdown on DEI, some women fear a path to good-paying jobs will close
In 1980, Lauren Sugerman enrolled in a vocational program aimed at increasing the representation of women and Black Americans in the steel mills. Despite […]
Several OFCCP Website Pages Reactivated
Recently, several federal government websites, including those of the Department […]
Fourth Circuit Stays Enforcement of Injunction on IE&D Executive Orders
On March 14, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit stayed enforcement of a preliminary injunction issued by a Maryland district […]
President Trump Decreases Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors
On March 14, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order that rescinded 18 executive orders issued by President Biden, including Executive Order 14026, which […]
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Posters and Notices Federal Contractors Must Provide to Applicants
Federal contractors have many posters and notices that must be accessible to employees on the worksite, employee handbooks and/or some type of internal company portal. This article addresses posters and notices federal contractor must make accessible to applicants, ideally on their careers [...]
What To Consider When Selecting And Evaluating An Outreach Vendor
Given all of the OFCCP requirements that organizations need to adhere to, many federal contractors use third-party vendors to assist in their diversity outreach and job postings to the state workforce agencies. Using a third-party vendor takes a lot of the admin work involved in compliance [...]
Military Spouses Are Protected Too
According to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) under 41 CFR §60‐300.21(e) - “Relationship or association with a protected veteran. It is unlawful for the [federal] contractor to exclude or deny equal jobs or benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against, a qualified [...]
The Basics of OFCCP Compliance
Navigating through federal compliance regulations can be extremely challenging. By maintaining OFCCP compliance, you’ll ensure your organization meets all its requirements, decreases the risk of audits, and builds a diverse workforce in accordance with the law. What is OFCCP? The Office of Federal Contract [...]
The OFCCP Contractor Portal: What You Need to Know
The deadline for federal contractors and subcontractors to certify they have a current Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is June 30, 2022. Earlier this year, the OFCCP launched the new Contractor Portal for contractors to certify [...]
What’s Involved in an OFCCP Evaluation?
OFCCP regulations are complex, so avoiding violations during a routine evaluation requires your organization to be knowledgeable on the OFCCP’s expectations. It’s important to note that evaluations are scheduled and routine – the OFCCP performs these periodic evaluations to ensure federal contractors [...]
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