Think back to high school. When you took a big test, did your grade depend on your ability to arrive on time with a functioning pencil? Or did it depend on your knowledge of the subject matter? Of course, you would only earn a passing grade if you illustrated your understanding of the material. Showing up with the proper test-taking materials Continue Reading...
Special Fall Summit Agenda Announcement
Join BCGi for the Special Fall Virtual Summit! We’re bringing back the AAP Boot Camp for Day 1 and partnering with other organizations to bring you a variety of timely and engaging presentations that are well worth your time, even for the virtual meeting fatigued! Day 1 - October 26, 10am - 2pm PST / 1pm - 5pm Continue Reading...
EEOC is Soliciting Public Comment on Updates to Conciliation Procedures
Recent federal court cases, most notably the 2015 Supreme Court decision in Mach Mining, LLC v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, have prompted the EEOC to issue a new rulemaking to update the agency’s 43 year old conciliation practices. The proposed rulemaking would commit the EEOC to providing respondents with: A summary of the facts Continue Reading...
OFCCP Publishes FAQs on New Executive Order 13950 – “Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping”
The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has published new guidance in the form of “frequently asked questions” (FAQs) regarding the recent Executive Order (E.O.) 13950, “Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping.” The guidance is sparse and does not contain any new information not found in the E.O. itself but does Continue Reading...
3 Ways to Reduce Risk and Build a Better Company Through Compliance
Companies must maintain equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action (AA) compliance, but many leaders mistakenly view it as a set-it-and-forget-it responsibility.With some forms of compliance, such as adhering to SEC regulations, the path is straightforward. But EEO and AA compliance demands a dynamic and evolving Continue Reading...