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Understanding OFCCP Audit Outcomes for Federal Contractors

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Navigating a compliance review (“audit”) with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) can be a complex and nerve-wracking experience for federal contractors. The process is often extensive, and the results...more

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Employment Law Landscape Could Change After Election

When presidential administrations change, it’s common to see significant shifts in policy via new regulations, executive orders, different interpretations of federal laws, and changes to enforcement priorities, budgeting, and...more

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Anupa Geevarghese Appointed OFCCP Deputy Director

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently welcomed a new Deputy Director, Anupa Iyer Geevarghese, on September 3rd. Although an official announcement from OFCCP has not...more

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Client Alert: Avoiding Legal Pitfalls and Risks in Workplace Use of Artificial Intelligence

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Recent surveys indicate the widespread use of generative AI (artificial intelligence) and other artificial intelligence tools by employees in the workplace. This is hardly surprising, given the astonishing level of...more

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Department of Labor Issues New Guidance on the Use of Artificial Intelligence and Employment Decision-Making

On April 29, 2024, the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) released guidance to federal contractors regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in their employment practices. See...more

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The Emerging World of AI in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) software, programs, and systems are not new. But, as with other recent advances in technology, the law is racing to keep up or even catch up with the use of AI in the workplace. AI offers...more

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The ADA Turns 34: The Intersection of Technology, AI, and Individuals with Disabilities

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On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. On the recent 34th anniversary of the ADA, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) General Counsel Karla Gilbride and U.S....more

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Here’s What Federal Contractors Need to Know About the New Expedited Conciliation Procedures

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The federal agency overseeing affirmative action and federal contract compliance recently updated its procedures for expedited conciliation when alleged discriminatory practices are found during compliance evaluations – which...more

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DOL Continues to Expand Oversight Over Employers with Artificial Intelligence Guidance

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On April 29, 2024, in response to an Executive Order issued by President Biden last October, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) of the U.S. Department of Labor issued guidance to federal contractors...more

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OFCCP Issues Directive Updating Expedited Conciliation Procedures

On July 26, 2024, OFCCP published Directive 2024-01: Expedited Conciliation Procedures (the “Directive”). The Directive is intended to “outline updated procedures for an expedited conciliation option, giving contractors and...more

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Northern District of California Denies Motion To Dismiss Putative Class Action Based On Financial Services Company’s Alleged...

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On July 29, 2024, Judge Trina L. Thompson of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California denied a motion to dismiss a putative securities class action brought by investors against a financial...more

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OFCCP Encourages Contractors to Use Apprenticeship Programs to Hire Veterans

On July 31, 2024, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) released new guidance encouraging federal contractors to implement apprenticeship programs to “attract and retain” United States military veterans...more

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OFCCP Released New Procedures for Expedited Conciliation

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On July 26th, OFCCP issued Directive 2024-01, which outlines new procedures for expedited conciliation, with the option to enter into an Expedited Resolution Conciliation Agreement (ERCA). Through the expedited conciliation...more

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AI Revolution is Now Here with Major Ramifications for Staffing, AAP Development, and Talent Acquisition

AI Proponents Now Changing their Tune from “AI will create jobs” to “There will be a loss of jobs” …Reskilling and Upskilling Are the New Names of the Game - A new Cisco Systems-led Consortium Report (titled “The...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: August 2024

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee J. Chambers and Cynthia L. Hackerott. In today’s...more

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OFCCP Acting Director Hodge Outlines Enforcement for Federal Contractors

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Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Acting Director Michele Hodge spoke on July 30, 2024, to a live audience at the 2024 National Industry Liaison Group (NILG) Conference in Orlando, Florida. As part of her...more

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Understanding the OFCCP Corporate Scheduling Announcement List

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The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) plays a critical role in ensuring that companies doing business with the federal government comply with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action...more

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2024 National ILG (NILG) Conference – Day 2

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After a stormy Orlando evening (complete with a double-rainbow) conference goers awoke to clear skies and a beautiful sunrise to start Day 2 of the 2024 National ILG Conference. Following a “State of the NILG” update and the...more

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2024 National ILG (NILG) Conference – Closing Day

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It’s a wrap – the 2024 National ILG Conference has officially come to an end! The final morning of the conference brought remarks from EEOC Chair Charlotte Burrows, a panel discussion with OFCCP Regional Directors and final...more

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Updates from the 2024 National ILG Conference – Day 1

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Orlando, FL – This year’s National ILG Conference started off in traditional fashion with the presentation of the flag and the National Anthem followed by a touching performance from the Childrens Choir of Orlando. Attending...more

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A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing? OFCCP’s New Directive on Expedited Conciliation Procedures

On July 26, 2024, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published Directive (DIR) 2024-01, containing a mechanism for conciliating issues found by OFCCP during compliance evaluations through expedited...more

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OFCCP Releases Form to Collect Data on Construction Employees

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On July 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) released a revised version of form CC-257 that would collect data on construction employees working for federal...more

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OFCCP’s Proposal Requiring Construction Companies to Submit Monthly Employment Utilization Report

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The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has proposed reinstating a monthly reporting requirement for federal construction contractors nearly 30 years after discontinuing it. The proposal requires covered...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: July 2024 #5

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee J. Chambers and Cynthia L. Hackerott. In today’s...more

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OFCCP Releases Expedited Conciliation Procedures Directive

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Ahead of the start of the 2024 National ILG Conference, OFCCP announced today publication of Directive 2024-01: Expedited Conciliation Procedures. In its announcement OFCCP described the directive as - "outlining updated...more

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