The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced today (December 2, 2021) more details surrounding the Affirmative Action Program Verification Interface (AAP-VI), now referred to as the Contractor Portal. “Covered federal contractors and subcontractors (“contractors”) must use this portal to certify, on an annual basis, Continue Reading...
COVID Precautions for Federal Contractors Still On Track
You may have read recently that the federal government’s new OSHA emergency temporary standards regarding COVID vaccination and other precautions in the workplace have been temporarily put on hold while litigation winds its way through the courts. These OSHA standards, if and when they are implemented, would apply to private employers with 100 or Continue Reading...
A Message from Biddle President Patrick Nooren: “What We Do Matters”
What we do matters. That phrase is something heard often around our offices and in our virtual meetings. It is something we aim to instill in everyone who joins our Biddle family—from the business owners to the employees to our clients and potential clients. We believe in what we do. We understand the importance. Biddle was founded nearly Continue Reading...
Changes to the Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate
Federal contractor employers subject to the new COVID vaccine requirements were previously given a December 8, 2021 deadline to show that all covered employees are fully vaccinated. However, with the release of new vaccine requirements from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the deadline for federal contractors has been Continue Reading...
A Deep Dive Into Biddle’s Test Development and Validation
A good hiring decision can make all the difference. Successful hires can elevate the entire team by hitting the ground running and catching on quickly. Meanwhile, poor hiring decisions can hold back an organization; choosing the wrong person for the job can disrupt productivity and require extensive training and supervision from Continue Reading...
