The federal government has now revised its standards for collecting race and ethnicity information for just the second time since they were developed in 1977. The first, and still controversial revision came in 1997 when “Hispanic” was split out as an ethnicity and the federal government began asking about Hispanic ethnicity separately from Continue Reading...
2023 CA Pay Data Reports Due by May 8
The California Civil Rights Department has finally updated their website to announce that the 2023 Pay Data Reports from CA employers will be due by Wednesday, May 8. The Pay Data Reporting Portal is currently unavailable due to required maintenance, but is set to re-open for reporting starting at 8:AM (Pacific) on Thursday, February 1. Note Continue Reading...
How Texas SB 17 Does and Does Not Impact Federal AAP Requirements
If you are a Compliance professional working in higher education in Texas, you likely have concerns about the recent passage of Texas Senate Bill 17 (TX SB 17), outlawing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) offices and activities. Even if you are not such a person, this should be of interest as other states consider modeling similar Continue Reading...
Revised Disability Self-ID Form Nearing Approval
Back in November, 2022, the OFCCP proposed some relatively minor but potentially important changes to it’s mandatory disability self-identification form for federal contractor employers, fondly known as "Form CC-305." As an "information collection" under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), the revisions must ultimately be approved by the White Continue Reading...
How to Implement Effective Diversity Compliance in Your Workplace
In the 21st century, we hear a lot of talk about "moving the needle." Yet when this terminology encroaches on the realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), it is more than just dangerous for your employees — it can even be illegal. Although increasing and enhancing diversity in the workplace is essential for staying compliant, it's Continue Reading...
