The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has published a new audit list for construction contractors. Follow the link, download the new list, and see if you’ve been scheduled for a happy little visit from the federal government. Officially called the “Corporate Scheduling Announcement List,” or “CSAL” Continue Reading...
AAPI Heritage Month: Honoring Two Superstars
As diversity and inclusivity continue to shape our modern society, it is essential to recognize and celebrate the contributions of various communities. May is observed as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to acknowledge the rich history, culture, and accomplishments of AAPI individuals. We have the privilege of Continue Reading...
OFCCP’s Revised Complaint Form(s) Go to OMB for Final Approval
As previously reported, the OFCCP is proposing to overhaul the agency’s complaint intake process with a revised complaint form and a new “pre-complaint” intake form. The changes to the “official” complaint form are relatively minor. It’s the creation of the new “pre-complaint” process that raised a few eyebrows. When an employee files an Continue Reading...
Time to Swap Out Your Disability Self-ID Form
Federal contractor employers subject to the OFCCP’s affirmative action requirements for individuals with disabilities now have until Tuesday, July 25, 2023 to replace their disability self-identification forms with the new, updated Form CC-305. As of this writing, the form is only available in English. The website states that “other languages” Continue Reading...
Veteran Self-Identification Stable For Now
A few years ago the OFCCP effectively closed the gap between “protected” and “non-protected” veterans by defining a term in the VEVRAA veteran categories more broadly than everyone thought. In doing so, the agency not only helped federal contractor employers with their “numbers,” but also their messaging, and simplified the veteran Continue Reading...