Well, technically they have updated the percentage of veterans in the civilian labor force published on the OFCCPā€™s website, which is what most sane contractors use to set their veteran hiring benchmark for their VEVRAA AAP. The current benchmark is 5.4%, but effective Sunday, March 31, that figure will drop to 5.2%. AAPs with a start date Continue Reading...
AAAA Conference Update & Understanding Basic Qualifications in Light of New 503 and VEVRAA Regulations
OFCCP Director Pat Shiu spoke at the *AAAA (American Association of Affirmative Action) 40th Annual Conference last week. She reiterated being a Federal contractor is a privilege, not a right, and underscored the requirements associated with that right focusing on the OFCCPā€™s initiative to reduce compensation disparity. She also took time Continue Reading...
An In-depth Look at OFCCP’s Section 503 and VEVRAA Final Rules
A BCGI Platinum Webinar Presentation on Friday, September 20th Join Biddle Consulting Group's Executive Vice President, Dr. Patrick Nooren for an in-depth review of the OFCCP's Section 503 Final Rule. On August 27, 2013, Vice President Biden announced two new rules that represent an historic advance for veterans and individuals with Continue Reading...
Dr. Patrick Nooren to Present on VEVRAA and Disability Rules Changes
Breaking Down the Section 503 and VEVRAA Final Rules A 2-Part Webinar Series by BCGi with Dr. Patrick Nooren On August 27, 2013, Vice President Biden announced two new rules that represent an historic advance for veterans and individuals with disabilities. In conjunction with the announcement, the OFCCP announced that Federal contractors will be Continue Reading...
