Communiqués
8/1/2024
2024 Filing of VET4212 Reports
The VET portal for filing the 2024 VET4212 reports is open. The deadline for filing these reports is September 30th. Detailed filing information can be obtained by going to the VET Portal.
2024 Filing of VET4212 Reports
The VET portal for filing the 2024 VET4212 reports is open. The deadline for filing these reports is September 30th. Detailed filing information can be obtained by going to the VET Portal.
6/7/2024
OFCCP Publishes New Corporate Scheduling Announcement List
Today the OFCCP issued its FY2024 CSAL Supply & Service Scheduling List identifying those contractors scheduled for reviews by the OFCCP. There are a total of 500 establishments identified for review.
OFCCP Publishes New Corporate Scheduling Announcement List
Today the OFCCP issued its FY2024 CSAL Supply & Service Scheduling List identifying those contractors scheduled for reviews by the OFCCP. There are a total of 500 establishments identified for review.
4/30/2024
OFCCP Establishes Artificial Intelligence (AI) Contractor Compliance Site
On April 30th the OFCCP announced the establishment of an AI Compliance Site for federal contractors. In our earlier Communiqué of 8/24/23, it was reported that the OFCCP had revised the audit Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing to include additional items. One of these 'items', Item 21 would now require contractors to: 'Identify and provide information and documentation of policies, practices, or systems used to recruit, screen, and hire, including the use of In artificial intelligence, algorithms, automated systems or other technology-based selection procedure.' This site, not only provides helpful facts by answering a series of questions contractors may have at this time, but aims to assist contractors in meeting their equal employment and affirmative action obligations. The OFCCP encourages contractors to 'check back often for updates,' and this site has been added to the Useful Links Tab located on this site.
OFCCP Establishes Artificial Intelligence (AI) Contractor Compliance Site
On April 30th the OFCCP announced the establishment of an AI Compliance Site for federal contractors. In our earlier Communiqué of 8/24/23, it was reported that the OFCCP had revised the audit Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing to include additional items. One of these 'items', Item 21 would now require contractors to: 'Identify and provide information and documentation of policies, practices, or systems used to recruit, screen, and hire, including the use of In artificial intelligence, algorithms, automated systems or other technology-based selection procedure.' This site, not only provides helpful facts by answering a series of questions contractors may have at this time, but aims to assist contractors in meeting their equal employment and affirmative action obligations. The OFCCP encourages contractors to 'check back often for updates,' and this site has been added to the Useful Links Tab located on this site.
3/28/2024
OFCCP Updates National Annual Benchmark for VEVRAA
Effective 3/31/24, the Annual VEVRAA Benchmark was lowered from 5.4% to 5.2%. Annual Benchmark updates are published on the OFCCP Website.
OFCCP Updates National Annual Benchmark for VEVRAA
Effective 3/31/24, the Annual VEVRAA Benchmark was lowered from 5.4% to 5.2%. Annual Benchmark updates are published on the OFCCP Website.
3/23/2024
2023 EEO-1 Filing: Data Collection to Open April 30, 2024
The EEOC has announced that data collection will open on April 30, 2024. Employers have until June 4, 2024 to file their 2023 EEO-1 reports. Information and updates are posted to the EEO-1 Home Page to assist employers in filing their EEO-1 reports.
2023 EEO-1 Filing: Data Collection to Open April 30, 2024
The EEOC has announced that data collection will open on April 30, 2024. Employers have until June 4, 2024 to file their 2023 EEO-1 reports. Information and updates are posted to the EEO-1 Home Page to assist employers in filing their EEO-1 reports.
9/13/2023
2022 EEO-1 Filing: Data Collection Opens October 31, 2023
The EEOC has announced that data collection will open on October 31, 2023. Employers have until December 5, 2023 to file their 2022 EEO-1 reports. Information and updates are posted to the EEO-1 Home Page to assist employers in filing their EEO-1 reports.
2022 EEO-1 Filing: Data Collection Opens October 31, 2023
The EEOC has announced that data collection will open on October 31, 2023. Employers have until December 5, 2023 to file their 2022 EEO-1 reports. Information and updates are posted to the EEO-1 Home Page to assist employers in filing their EEO-1 reports.
9/08/2023
2023 OFCCP Publishes Latest Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL)
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs ('OFCCP') has published the latest Corporate Scheduling Announcement List ( FY2023 CSAL Supply & Service Scheduling List, Release 2 ) , which includes Establishment reviews, University reviews, FAAP reviews, and Corporate Management Compliance Evaluations (CMCE) reviews. The OFCCP identifies the CSAL as a 'courtesy,' affording federal contractors/subcontractors ('contractor') advance notice as to an impending review by the OFCCP. The OFCCP has provided CSAL and CMCE Frequently Asked Questions in its efforts to provide guidance and clarification to contractors scheduled for review.
2023 OFCCP Publishes Latest Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL)
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs ('OFCCP') has published the latest Corporate Scheduling Announcement List ( FY2023 CSAL Supply & Service Scheduling List, Release 2 ) , which includes Establishment reviews, University reviews, FAAP reviews, and Corporate Management Compliance Evaluations (CMCE) reviews. The OFCCP identifies the CSAL as a 'courtesy,' affording federal contractors/subcontractors ('contractor') advance notice as to an impending review by the OFCCP. The OFCCP has provided CSAL and CMCE Frequently Asked Questions in its efforts to provide guidance and clarification to contractors scheduled for review.
8/24/2023
OFCCP Releases Revised Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing
As we had previously reported on January 30, 2023, the OFCCP was proposing major changes to the Compliance Review Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing ('Letter') that it sends when a federal contractor/subcontractor ('contractor') is chosen for an Establishment Review ('reveiw').
Well, what was proposed by the OFCCP in January, has now been incorporated into the newly revised Letter , which became effective August 24, 2023. However, the requirements within this Letter, only apply to those contractors scheduled for review 'on or after August 24, 2023,' in effect impacting those contractors identified in the September 8, 2023 FY2023 CSALSupply & Service Scheduling List, Release 2 Unfortunately, this does not afford those contractors much time to reply within the 30 day deadline set by the OFCCP.
The OFCCP has notified contractors that extensions may be possible, but only for what they determine to be extraordinary circumstances. Given this, contractors should take the appropriate actions, while not under review, to ensure the necessary data and information requested within the Letter is available, accurate, and retrievable within a 30 day timeframe.
OFCCP Releases Revised Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing
As we had previously reported on January 30, 2023, the OFCCP was proposing major changes to the Compliance Review Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing ('Letter') that it sends when a federal contractor/subcontractor ('contractor') is chosen for an Establishment Review ('reveiw').
Well, what was proposed by the OFCCP in January, has now been incorporated into the newly revised Letter , which became effective August 24, 2023. However, the requirements within this Letter, only apply to those contractors scheduled for review 'on or after August 24, 2023,' in effect impacting those contractors identified in the September 8, 2023 FY2023 CSALSupply & Service Scheduling List, Release 2 Unfortunately, this does not afford those contractors much time to reply within the 30 day deadline set by the OFCCP.
The OFCCP has notified contractors that extensions may be possible, but only for what they determine to be extraordinary circumstances. Given this, contractors should take the appropriate actions, while not under review, to ensure the necessary data and information requested within the Letter is available, accurate, and retrievable within a 30 day timeframe.
7/08/2023
2022 EEO-1 Filing Update: Data Collection Delayed
The EEOC had previously anticipated that data collection would begin mid July 2023. However they are now reporting that data collection has been delayed until the Fall of 2023. Further information as to employer notification and filing can be found by going to US EEOC
2022 EEO-1 Filing Update: Data Collection Delayed
The EEOC had previously anticipated that data collection would begin mid July 2023. However they are now reporting that data collection has been delayed until the Fall of 2023. Further information as to employer notification and filing can be found by going to US EEOC
4/26/2023
OFCCP Releases Updated Self-Identification Disability Form
The Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form (CC-305), that contractors/subcontractors have been required to utilize under the regulations (§CFR 60-741.42), expired on April 15, 2023. It has been replaced by an Updated Self-Identification of Disability form , (CC-305, Expiration 4/30/26).
The updated form includes preferred language for disabilities, and additional examples of disabilities. Contractors/subcontractors have until July 25, 2023 to implement the new form into their applicant and employee systems and processes. Further details/questions as to how to utilize and implement this form is provided by the OFCCP . If further assistance is required contractors/subcontractors can contact the OFCCP Help Desk at 1-800-397-6251 or by going to the Contact Us menu on the OFCCP website at www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp
We strongly recommend that once contractors/subcontractors have updated their systems and processes, they not only alert present employees to the fact that an updated Self-Identification of Disability Form is available for use, but re-survey all of their employees at that point in time as well.
OFCCP Releases Updated Self-Identification Disability Form
The Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form (CC-305), that contractors/subcontractors have been required to utilize under the regulations (§CFR 60-741.42), expired on April 15, 2023. It has been replaced by an Updated Self-Identification of Disability form , (CC-305, Expiration 4/30/26).
The updated form includes preferred language for disabilities, and additional examples of disabilities. Contractors/subcontractors have until July 25, 2023 to implement the new form into their applicant and employee systems and processes. Further details/questions as to how to utilize and implement this form is provided by the OFCCP . If further assistance is required contractors/subcontractors can contact the OFCCP Help Desk at 1-800-397-6251 or by going to the Contact Us menu on the OFCCP website at www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp
We strongly recommend that once contractors/subcontractors have updated their systems and processes, they not only alert present employees to the fact that an updated Self-Identification of Disability Form is available for use, but re-survey all of their employees at that point in time as well.
4/01/2023
OFCCP Updates National Annual Benchmark for VEVRAA
Effective 3/31/23, the Annual VEVRAA Benchmark was lowered from 5.5% to 5.4%.
Annual Benchmark updates are published on the OFCCP Website
OFCCP Updates National Annual Benchmark for VEVRAA
Effective 3/31/23, the Annual VEVRAA Benchmark was lowered from 5.5% to 5.4%.
Annual Benchmark updates are published on the OFCCP Website
2/25/2023
2022 EEO-1 Report Filing
Each year companies with more than 100 employees or federal contractors with 50 or more employees, are required to file the EEO-1 reports. As of now, the EEOC anticipates that data collection will begin mid July 2023. Further information as to employer notification and filing can be found by going to US EEOC
2022 EEO-1 Report Filing
Each year companies with more than 100 employees or federal contractors with 50 or more employees, are required to file the EEO-1 reports. As of now, the EEOC anticipates that data collection will begin mid July 2023. Further information as to employer notification and filing can be found by going to US EEOC
1/30/2023
OFCCP Proposed Changes to Scheduling Letter
The OFCCP has proposed major changes to the current Compliance Review Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing; ('Letter') that it sends to contractor's chosen for an Establishment review. They propose to not only expand and provide further clarifications to existing requirements, but add new ones as well. The current document is scheduled to expire in April of 2023, so it is likely any changes to the Letter would occur at that time.
If any or all of these proposals are instituted, contractors potentially face a 30-day deadline in which they would have to submit not only all of the documentation presently required within the Letter, but any additional information detailed within the OFCCPs proposals. As of this point in time, no one knows exactly what these changes will ultimately be, or when they would be put into effect. Therefore, we strongly recommend that contractor's review current policies and procedures, and the Proposed Scheduling Letter to ensure that they are maintaining not only the present data and documentation as required under the regulations; but take appropriate actions to comply with the proposed changes.
OFCCP Proposed Changes to Scheduling Letter
The OFCCP has proposed major changes to the current Compliance Review Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing; ('Letter') that it sends to contractor's chosen for an Establishment review. They propose to not only expand and provide further clarifications to existing requirements, but add new ones as well. The current document is scheduled to expire in April of 2023, so it is likely any changes to the Letter would occur at that time.
If any or all of these proposals are instituted, contractors potentially face a 30-day deadline in which they would have to submit not only all of the documentation presently required within the Letter, but any additional information detailed within the OFCCPs proposals. As of this point in time, no one knows exactly what these changes will ultimately be, or when they would be put into effect. Therefore, we strongly recommend that contractor's review current policies and procedures, and the Proposed Scheduling Letter to ensure that they are maintaining not only the present data and documentation as required under the regulations; but take appropriate actions to comply with the proposed changes.
1/20/2023
OFCCP Publishes New Corporate Scheduling Announcement List
Today the OFCCP issued its FY2023 CSAL Supply & Service Scheduling List identifying those contractors scheduled for reviews by the OFCCP. There are a total of 500 establishments identified for review.
OFCCP Publishes New Corporate Scheduling Announcement List
Today the OFCCP issued its FY2023 CSAL Supply & Service Scheduling List identifying those contractors scheduled for reviews by the OFCCP. There are a total of 500 establishments identified for review.
10/19/2022
”Know Your Rights” Poster replaces ”EEO is the Law” Poster
As of 10/19/22 ”Know Your Rights” Poster replaces the prevoius ”EEO is the Law” Poster. Contractors/subcontractors are required to post this at their work sites. The updated poster also includes the previous supplement as to Pay Transparency and is available in multiple languages.
”Know Your Rights” Poster replaces ”EEO is the Law” Poster
As of 10/19/22 ”Know Your Rights” Poster replaces the prevoius ”EEO is the Law” Poster. Contractors/subcontractors are required to post this at their work sites. The updated poster also includes the previous supplement as to Pay Transparency and is available in multiple languages.
8/18/2022
OFCCP Notice: Release of EEO-1 Reports Under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Thru the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a request has been made by The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR), to obtain EEO-1 Consolidated Reports for the period of 2016 thru 2020, filed by government contractors and first-tier subcontractors. The EEO-1 reports provide a representation of the companys workforce broken down by race and sex, within EEO-1 Classification Codes (1 thru 9). We recommend the company discuss this Notice with counsel to determine if an objection to this request should be filed by the company with the OFCCP. The Deadline for filing objections with the OFCCP is September 19, 2022.
OFCCP Notice: Release of EEO-1 Reports Under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Thru the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a request has been made by The Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR), to obtain EEO-1 Consolidated Reports for the period of 2016 thru 2020, filed by government contractors and first-tier subcontractors. The EEO-1 reports provide a representation of the companys workforce broken down by race and sex, within EEO-1 Classification Codes (1 thru 9). We recommend the company discuss this Notice with counsel to determine if an objection to this request should be filed by the company with the OFCCP. The Deadline for filing objections with the OFCCP is September 19, 2022.
8/18/2022
Revisions to Compensation Analysis by OFCCP Effective Immediately
On August 18, 2022, the OFCCP published a revised Directive, Advancing Pay Equity Through Compensation Analysis "to clarify its guidance and explain how the agency reviews contractors documentation of compliance."
As part of the affirmative action program, and to remain in compliance with existing regulations, contractors are required to monitor their compensation systems to ensure that women and minorities within the workplace are not being adversely impacted by their policies and practices.
The Directive serves to:
Revisions to Compensation Analysis by OFCCP Effective Immediately
On August 18, 2022, the OFCCP published a revised Directive, Advancing Pay Equity Through Compensation Analysis "to clarify its guidance and explain how the agency reviews contractors documentation of compliance."
As part of the affirmative action program, and to remain in compliance with existing regulations, contractors are required to monitor their compensation systems to ensure that women and minorities within the workplace are not being adversely impacted by their policies and practices.
The Directive serves to:
- Reaffirm the agencys position that it does not require the production of attorney-client privileged communications or attorney work product
- Identify the documentation that OFCCP requires from a contractor to determine that the contractor has satisfied its obligation to perform a compensation analysis
- Explains the documentation required from a contractor when its compensation analysis identifies problem areas to demonstrate that it has implemented action-oriented programs
8/01/2022
2022 Filing of VET4212 Reports
The VET portal for filing the 2022 VET4212 reports is open.
The deadline for filing these reports is September 30th. Further filing information can be obtained by going to https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212
2022 Filing of VET4212 Reports
The VET portal for filing the 2022 VET4212 reports is open.
The deadline for filing these reports is September 30th. Further filing information can be obtained by going to https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212
5/20/2022
OFCCP Publishes New Corporate Scheduling List
Today the OFCCP issued the FY2022 CSAL Supply & Service Scheduling List identifying those contractors and subcontractors scheduled for review by the OFCCP. There are a total of 400 establishments identified for review.
OFCCP Publishes New Corporate Scheduling List
Today the OFCCP issued the FY2022 CSAL Supply & Service Scheduling List identifying those contractors and subcontractors scheduled for review by the OFCCP. There are a total of 400 establishments identified for review.
5/17/2022
2021 EEO-1 Reports Filing Deadline Extension
The EEOC has announced the deadline for filing the 2021 reports has been extended to June 21, 2022 Failure to meet this deadline will result in non-compliance with the regulations.
2021 EEO-1 Reports Filing Deadline Extension
The EEOC has announced the deadline for filing the 2021 reports has been extended to June 21, 2022 Failure to meet this deadline will result in non-compliance with the regulations.
4/6/22
OFCCP Updates National Annual Benchmark for VEVRAA
Effective 3/31/22, the Annual VEVRAA Benchmark was lowered from 5.6% to 5.5%. Annual Benchmark updates are published on the OFCCP Website.
OFCCP Updates National Annual Benchmark for VEVRAA
Effective 3/31/22, the Annual VEVRAA Benchmark was lowered from 5.6% to 5.5%. Annual Benchmark updates are published on the OFCCP Website.
12/30/2021
2021 EEO-1 Report Filing
Each year companies with more than 100 employees or federal contractors with 50 or more employees, are required to file the EEO-1 reports. As of now, the EEOC is reporting that data collection will begin on April 12, 2022, with a tentative deadline of May 17, 2022. Further information as to employer notification and filing can be found by going to US EEOC .
2021 EEO-1 Report Filing
Each year companies with more than 100 employees or federal contractors with 50 or more employees, are required to file the EEO-1 reports. As of now, the EEOC is reporting that data collection will begin on April 12, 2022, with a tentative deadline of May 17, 2022. Further information as to employer notification and filing can be found by going to US EEOC .
12/02/2021
OFCCP to Require Registration & Certification of Contractors Affirmative Action Programs (AAPs) Effective February 1, 2022
In September of 2020 the OFCCP originally proposed contractors be required to annually certify that they had prepared their AAPs as required under the regulations. This proposal is now a reality. The OFCCP has stated that as of February 1, 2022 contactors who meet the jurisdictional thresholds established by the agency must now register and certify that they are meeting their requirement to develop and maintain their annual AAP. As of March 31, 2022 the AAP certification feature is to be up and running for use by contractors. The deadline for AAP Certification is June 30, 2022. AAP Certification applies to the AAP for each establishment and/or functional unit, as applicable. For now, we direct you the OFCCP Contractor Portal where we also suggest contractors subscribe to receive future updates and notices from the OFCCP.
OFCCP to Require Registration & Certification of Contractors Affirmative Action Programs (AAPs) Effective February 1, 2022
In September of 2020 the OFCCP originally proposed contractors be required to annually certify that they had prepared their AAPs as required under the regulations. This proposal is now a reality. The OFCCP has stated that as of February 1, 2022 contactors who meet the jurisdictional thresholds established by the agency must now register and certify that they are meeting their requirement to develop and maintain their annual AAP. As of March 31, 2022 the AAP certification feature is to be up and running for use by contractors. The deadline for AAP Certification is June 30, 2022. AAP Certification applies to the AAP for each establishment and/or functional unit, as applicable. For now, we direct you the OFCCP Contractor Portal where we also suggest contractors subscribe to receive future updates and notices from the OFCCP.
09/03/2021
OFCCP Releases 2014-2018 Census Data Effective January 1, 2022
2014-2018 Census Data must be utilized when preparing your AAP(s) effective January 1, 2022.
Most significant, is the number of Occupational Codes has dropped from 488 to 237, and changes have been made to geographical areas. Both of which will more than likely impact the Availability and Placement Rate Goals Analyses within the AAP.
Click Here to review the notice released by the OFCCP and the 2014-2018 Tabulation Resources and Updates.
OFCCP Releases 2014-2018 Census Data Effective January 1, 2022
2014-2018 Census Data must be utilized when preparing your AAP(s) effective January 1, 2022.
Most significant, is the number of Occupational Codes has dropped from 488 to 237, and changes have been made to geographical areas. Both of which will more than likely impact the Availability and Placement Rate Goals Analyses within the AAP.
Click Here to review the notice released by the OFCCP and the 2014-2018 Tabulation Resources and Updates.
08/27/2021
OFCCP Publishes New Corporate Scheduling Announcement List
Today the OFCCP issued its FY2021 CSAL Supply & Service Scheduling List identifying those contractors scheduled for reviews by the OFCCP. There are a total of 750 establishments identified for review.
OFCCP Publishes New Corporate Scheduling Announcement List
Today the OFCCP issued its FY2021 CSAL Supply & Service Scheduling List identifying those contractors scheduled for reviews by the OFCCP. There are a total of 750 establishments identified for review.
08/27/2021
2019 & 2020 Filing of EEO-1 Reports Update New Filing Deadline Date
The EEOC has announced that the deadline for filing the 2019 & 2020 reports is now August23, 2021. However, as companies are required to file two years’ worth of data, it is not recommended to delay filing due to this new deadline.
2019 & 2020 Filing of EEO-1 Reports Update New Filing Deadline Date
The EEOC has announced that the deadline for filing the 2019 & 2020 reports is now August23, 2021. However, as companies are required to file two years’ worth of data, it is not recommended to delay filing due to this new deadline.
07/1/2021
OFCCP Publishes New Corporate Scheduling Announcement List
Today the OFCCP issued its FY2021 CSAL Supply & Service Scheduling List identifying those contractors scheduled for reviews by the OFCCP. There are a total of 750 establishments identified for review.
OFCCP Publishes New Corporate Scheduling Announcement List
Today the OFCCP issued its FY2021 CSAL Supply & Service Scheduling List identifying those contractors scheduled for reviews by the OFCCP. There are a total of 750 establishments identified for review.
06/28/2021
2019 & 2020 Filing of EEO-1 Reports Update New Filing Deadline Date
The EEOC has announced that the deadline for filing the 2019 & 2020 reports is now August23, 2021. However, as companies are required to file two years’ worth of data, it is not recommended to delay filing due to this new deadline.
2019 & 2020 Filing of EEO-1 Reports Update New Filing Deadline Date
The EEOC has announced that the deadline for filing the 2019 & 2020 reports is now August23, 2021. However, as companies are required to file two years’ worth of data, it is not recommended to delay filing due to this new deadline.
03/31/2021
OFCCP Updates National Annual Benchmark for VEVRAA
Effective 3/31/21, the Annual VEVRAA Benchmark was lowered from 5.7% to 5.6%. Annual Benchmark updates are published on the OFCCP website.
OFCCP Updates National Annual Benchmark for VEVRAA
Effective 3/31/21, the Annual VEVRAA Benchmark was lowered from 5.7% to 5.6%. Annual Benchmark updates are published on the OFCCP website.
03/29/2021
2019 & 2020 Filing of EEO-1 Reports Update
The EEOC has announced that they will open their website enabling companies to begin filing their 2019 and 2020 EEO1 reports on April 26, 2021. The deadline for filing these reports is July 19, 2021.
2019 & 2020 Filing of EEO-1 Reports Update
The EEOC has announced that they will open their website enabling companies to begin filing their 2019 and 2020 EEO1 reports on April 26, 2021. The deadline for filing these reports is July 19, 2021.
03/11/2021
Department of Labor Seeks to Rescind Final Rules as to Independent Contractors & Joint Employer Relationships under Federal Labor Standards Act
Today the DOL has announced its intentions to strengthen workers protections by rescinding the rules as to independant contractors and joint employer status. These rules which went into effect on January 7, 2021 and March 16, 2020 respectively, were found to be ineffective, restrictive, and illogical by the courts. Employers must submit comments by April 12, 2021.
Department of Labor Seeks to Rescind Final Rules as to Independent Contractors & Joint Employer Relationships under Federal Labor Standards Act
Today the DOL has announced its intentions to strengthen workers protections by rescinding the rules as to independant contractors and joint employer status. These rules which went into effect on January 7, 2021 and March 16, 2020 respectively, were found to be ineffective, restrictive, and illogical by the courts. Employers must submit comments by April 12, 2021.
03/02/2021
OFCCP Announces Changes to Supply & Service Scheduling List
Back in September of 2020 the OFCCP issued its Scheduling List identifying those contractors scheduled for reviews by the OFCCP. Now the OFCCP has updated that List, and removed contractors previously selected for focused reviews and compliance checks for the near future. However, this will not impact those contractors already identified in September of 2020 or those presently undergoing a focused review or compliance check. The OFCCP has posted the amended Scheduling List, and additional resources on their website.
OFCCP Announces Changes to Supply & Service Scheduling List
Back in September of 2020 the OFCCP issued its Scheduling List identifying those contractors scheduled for reviews by the OFCCP. Now the OFCCP has updated that List, and removed contractors previously selected for focused reviews and compliance checks for the near future. However, this will not impact those contractors already identified in September of 2020 or those presently undergoing a focused review or compliance check. The OFCCP has posted the amended Scheduling List, and additional resources on their website.
01/12/2021
2019 & 2020 EEO1 Website to Open April of 2021
Today the EEOC announced that collection of the EEO1 data for the private sector will begin in April of 2021. The announcement also provided collection dates for educational institutions, unions, and State/Local government. Further information as to employer notification and filing can be found by going to: EEOCdata.org.
2019 & 2020 EEO1 Website to Open April of 2021
Today the EEOC announced that collection of the EEO1 data for the private sector will begin in April of 2021. The announcement also provided collection dates for educational institutions, unions, and State/Local government. Further information as to employer notification and filing can be found by going to: EEOCdata.org.
01/10/2021
OFCCP Update: Annual Affirmative Action Certification Proposal
In September of 2020 the OFCCP originally proposed contractors be required to annually certify that they had prepared their AAP(s) as required under the regulations. At that time, the OFCCP set a deadline of 11/13/20, for submission of comments by the private sector. However, due to the lack of comments, the OFCCP extended this deadline to 1/28/21.
The annual certification process would entail contractors uploading their AAP(s) to a secure platform developed by the OFCCP known as the Affirmative Action Program Verification Interface (AAP-VI). Through this process, the OFCCP will “collect and monitor AAP(s) on a regular basis.” In addition, uploading of AAP(s) would occur when a contractor is scheduled for an audit.
The OFCCP has stated that AAP-VI is a secure system, requiring a series of authentication steps. Contractors would receive an email with registration instructions, and the OFCCP would post instructions on their website aswell.
Contractors would have 90 days to complete the certification process each year. Future annual certification dates would then be established by the OFCCP.
The AAP-VI system would also require the contractor to annually select one of the following certification options: (1) Entity has developed and maintained AAPs at each establishment, as applicable, or for each business unit, (2) Entity has been a party to a qualifying federal contract or subcontract for 120 days or more and has not developed and maintained AAPs at each establishment, as applicable, (3) Entity became a covered federal contractor/subcontractor within the past 120 days and has yet to develop applicable AAPs. Until a further announcement is made by the OFCCP as to the annual certification of AAPs, contractors should ensure that AAPs are being generated and maintained as required under 41 CFR 60.
OFCCP Update: Annual Affirmative Action Certification Proposal
In September of 2020 the OFCCP originally proposed contractors be required to annually certify that they had prepared their AAP(s) as required under the regulations. At that time, the OFCCP set a deadline of 11/13/20, for submission of comments by the private sector. However, due to the lack of comments, the OFCCP extended this deadline to 1/28/21.
The annual certification process would entail contractors uploading their AAP(s) to a secure platform developed by the OFCCP known as the Affirmative Action Program Verification Interface (AAP-VI). Through this process, the OFCCP will “collect and monitor AAP(s) on a regular basis.” In addition, uploading of AAP(s) would occur when a contractor is scheduled for an audit.
The OFCCP has stated that AAP-VI is a secure system, requiring a series of authentication steps. Contractors would receive an email with registration instructions, and the OFCCP would post instructions on their website aswell.
Contractors would have 90 days to complete the certification process each year. Future annual certification dates would then be established by the OFCCP.
The AAP-VI system would also require the contractor to annually select one of the following certification options: (1) Entity has developed and maintained AAPs at each establishment, as applicable, or for each business unit, (2) Entity has been a party to a qualifying federal contract or subcontract for 120 days or more and has not developed and maintained AAPs at each establishment, as applicable, (3) Entity became a covered federal contractor/subcontractor within the past 120 days and has yet to develop applicable AAPs. Until a further announcement is made by the OFCCP as to the annual certification of AAPs, contractors should ensure that AAPs are being generated and maintained as required under 41 CFR 60.
