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A source of insights, news and strategy on affirmative action and EEO compliance matters
Gov Con Employment Exchange, published by Jackson Lewis P.C., focuses on legal developments and compliance issues related to affirmative action and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). The blog covers topics such as federal contractor obligations under the Rehabilitation Act and Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act, updates on jurisdictional thresholds, regulatory changes, data collection and reporting requirements, and enforcement actions. It also addresses issues like veteran hiring benchmarks, disability and veteran affirmative action plans, and transparency in workforce demographic data. The blog provides guidance on navigating evolving federal regulations impacting employers with government contracts.
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Reminder – Updated Disability Voluntary Self-Identification Form Must be Implemented by July 25, 2023
As a reminder, the deadline to implement the latest, updated version of the Section 503 voluntary disability self-ID form is July 25, 2023.
The OMB approved revised form, including versions in various languages, is available on OFCCP’s website.
OFCCP…
Navigating the Federal Contractor TikTok Ban
A new Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 52.204-27) enacted in June 2023 requires companies with covered contracts to ban the use of TikTok and other apps developed by ByteDance Limited on employee devices, including personal cell phones, which are used in…
OFCCP Issues Statement Related to Technical Issues with the OFCCP Contractor Portal
The deadline for federal contractors and subcontractors to certify compliance with the affirmative action regulations in the OFCCP Contractor Portal was June 29, 2023. Leading up to the deadline, many contractors experienced technical issues in registering and certifying on the…
Breaking News: EEOC Pushes EEO-1 Portal Opening to Fall of 2023
In an update on its EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection landing page, EEOC pushed
“the tentative opening of the 2022 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection to the Fall of 2023.”
As previously reported, EEOC originally anticipated the portal…
OFCCP Publishes New Construction Contractor CSAL
On June 5, OFCCP released a new Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL) for construction contractors. The CSAL is the list of construction contractors selected for upcoming audits by the Agency. OFCCP last released a CSAL for construction contractors in 2021.…
OFCCP Releases Revised Disability Self-ID Form
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has released a revised the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form (CC-305).
This form updates the preferred language for disabilities and expands the list of examples of disabilities.
Contractors have until July 25, 2023…
Revised Proposed OFCCP Supply & Service Scheduling Letter Published
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has been working to revise the scheduling letter and itemized listing it uses to initiate compliance reviews of supply and service federal contractors and subcontractors. After considering public comments, the Office…
OFCCP Updates Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act Hiring Benchmark
OFCCP has once again updated the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) hiring benchmark. Effective March 31, 2023, the new veteran hiring benchmark (the percentage of total hires who are protected veterans that the contractor seeks to hire in…
Jenny Yang Stepping Down as OFCCP Director
Jenny Yang announced earlier today in a letter to OFCCP stakeholders that she will step down from her position as Director of the OFCCP, effective March 31, 2023. Director Yang will begin a new position as the Deputy Assistant…