In recent years, affirmative action has been a hot-button issue in the United States, sparking debates and legal battles that have reached the highest courts. On the horizon, we have an upcoming webinar that aims to shed light on the Supreme Court's most recent decision regarding affirmative action and what it truly means for Diversity, Equity, and Continue Reading...
OFCCP’s New Scheduling Letter is Here!
In case you missed it, the OFCCP has revised its standard “Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing,” the documents used to initiate an agency compliance evaluation (you and I call them “audits”). Not only does receipt of this letter signal the official start of an audit, but it also effectively serves as a subpoena for documents and information that Continue Reading...
Supreme Court Strikes Down College Admissions Affirmative Action
In a pair of rulings that surprised no one, the U.S. Supreme Court has prohibited the use of race as a factor in college admissions decisions, regardless of the reason. Seen as a broader attack on the concept of affirmative action, the federal contracting community needs to know what impact these decisions will have, if any, on their mandated Continue Reading...
Your Ultimate Guide to a More Inclusive Workplace
Businesses of all kinds are coming to the realization that employing a diverse workforce can be more complex than initially realized. Nevertheless, prioritizing diversity in the workplace is an excellent goal for a variety of reasons. This makes it essential for all employers to strategically identify, deploy, and support their diversity Continue Reading...
Federal Contractors Have Until June 29 for 2023 Certification
It is “that time” again, apparently. On March 31, 2023 the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) will open the “Contractor Portal” and allow contractors to begin certifying their compliance with the agency’s affirmative action requirements. Contractors will have until June 29, 2023 to complete their Continue Reading...
