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In Agreement with EEOC, Groupon to Establish Educational Fund for Black Students Pursuing STEM Careers

Resolves EEOC’s Review of Groupon’s Recruitment and Hiring Practices - CHICAGO - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that following an investigation, the EEOC and Groupon, Inc. (Groupon)...more

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action in College Admissions

On Thurs. June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that race-conscious admissions policies are unconstitutional and invoked the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, stating that Harvard’s and UNC’s admissions programs...more

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The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling: 6 Takeaways for Government Contractors

How does the Supreme Court of the United States’ ban on affirmative action in higher education affect government contractors? In short—it doesn’t. Covered federal contractors and subcontractors must continue to comply with...more

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Can Employee Affinity Groups Result in Discrimination Claims?

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s Students for Fair Admissions college and university affirmative action decision last month, some employers are questioning the continuing legality of their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion...more

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OFCCP Designates 12 Large Federal Construction Projects as Mega Construction Projects

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has released a list of 12 large federal construction projects (megaprojects) that it has designated as being eligible for its Mega Construction...more

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Happy International Women’s Day – Now Wait Another 300 Years for Equality! Wait, What?

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That’s right, you read it correctly, another 300 years! The United Nations Secretary General told the Commission on the Status of Women on March 7, 2023, that gender equality is “300 years away.” The statement was based on...more

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[Webinar] Ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity in Promotions: A Dialogue Between Former EEO Agency Leaders - December 13th, 9:00...

In this special webinar event, Circa board members Cari Dominguez and Craig Leen will have an engaging dialogue on how employers can build a work environment ensuring that all employees, including those from underrepresented...more

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[Webinar] Labor & Employment Update: A Bumpy Road Ahead for Government Contractors - September 13th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

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Don’t miss this webinar which focuses on developments and updates surrounding EEO, affirmative action, HR compliance, and diversity and inclusion issues specific to businesses operating in the federal procurement space....more

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OFCCP Week in Review, Special Edition | DEAMcon22 Day Three Recap

This is a special edition of the DirectEmployers Week In Review covering the three days of the DirectEmployers 2022 Annual Meeting (DEAMcon22) for Members and Non-Members held this year at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf...more

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OFCCP Week in Review, Special Edition | DEAMcon22 Day Two Recap

This is a special edition of the DirectEmployers Week In Review covering the three days of the DirectEmployers 2022 Annual Meeting (DEAMcon22) for Members and Non-Members held this year at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf...more

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OFCCP Week in Review, Special Edition | DEAMcon22 Day One Recap

This is a special edition of the DirectEmployers Week In Review covering the three days of the DirectEmployers 2022 Annual Meeting (DEAMcon22) for Members and Non-Members held this year at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf...more

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[Webinar] A Deep Dive into the New EEO/AA Census Data - January 27th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST

When it comes to EEO and AA planning, census data can be an invaluable resource, but understanding its implications can prove difficult. Since February 2021, Judy Julius, owner and primary consultant of EEO Consulting has...more

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[Webinar] What HR & DEI Practitioners Need to Know About the New EEO Census Tables - December 9th, 9:00 am PST

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Whether you are setting your DEI benchmarks or mapping your prior census data to the new census data for your 2022 affirmative action programs, as required, you’ll want to attend this webinar. In this session you will learn...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: September 2021

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 Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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[Webinar] Navigating Today’s Tough HR Questions: Best Practices from the Experts - July 21st, 9:00 am - 10:30 am PDT

As diversity, equity, and inclusion take center stage in the HR landscape, challenges emerge. What are the EEO and ADA considerations employers need to keep in mind as we consider returning to work and leverage telework? How...more

DirectEmployers Association

OFCCP Week In Review: May 2021

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 Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: January 2021

Special Edition Week In Review: Read all about it! While many of you were at holiday over the last two weeks, your federal government was not, and a lot of news hit the wire. So, we were there and can now report what you...more

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It’s Time to Talk Diversity in D and O Questionnaires (with Sample Question)

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Corporate secretaries of public companies will soon be updating their D&O questionnaires for the 2021 proxy season, and they should consider whether to include a question that allows directors to self-identify as diverse....more

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Trump Issues Executive Order 13950 to Combat Race and Sex Stereotyping Imposing New Requirements on Government Contractors

...With those opening words in a new 10 page “Executive Order on Combatting Race and Sex Stereotyping” (Executive Order 13950), President Trump ignited a firestorm of discussion last week on all sides of the issue concerning...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: December 2019 #3

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 Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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New EEOC Report Examines Barriers Facing Women in Federal Government Public Safety Occupations

Barriers and Recommendations Identified by Focus Groups - WASHINGTON - In its continuing effort to aid the federal government in serving as a model employer, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today...more

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EEOC Issues Federal Workforce Report for 2015

Small Gains Made in Diversity, Discrimination Complaint Filings Rise Slightly - WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today released its 2015 Annual Report on the Federal Workforce, showing...more

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Workplace Wrap: Autumn/Winter 2017

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Workplace Wrap is our magazine covering the core areas of Australian workplace law: industrial relations, employment, equal employment opportunity and workplace health and safety. Workplace Wrap articles condense some of...more

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Gender Diversity Progresses as First Female Chief Justice Appointed

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This week the Coalition government announced that serving High Court Justice Susan Kiefel will replace retiring High Court Chief Justice Robert French. Justice Kiefel's appointment to the role is significant as she will be...more

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U.S. and International Employers: Now Is the Time to Reaffirm Your Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

No doubt walking a difficult line in the wake of the election results, human resources professionals are tasked with cementing their companies’ position as equal opportunity employers. At the same time, female employees,...more

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