The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has announced a free webinar to clarify revisions made to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. This is a fantastic opportunity for new and small Federal contractors/subcontractors to gain a better understanding of the new 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 OFCCP’s initiative to reduce compensation disparity. She also took time Continue Reading...
VEVRAA and Section 503 News from SWARM
After a windy week in Denver, CO, the SWARM (South West And Rocky Mountain) Regional ILG Conference has adjourned. This popular conference brought together Human Resource professionals from all over the country to learn and discuss the developments in Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity. One of the big ticket items on everyone’s mind was the Continue Reading...
VEVRAA and Section 503 Compliance Resources
There’s a lot to know when complying with the new VEVRAA and 503 regulation changes (effective March 24, 2014). With this in mind, we've compiled a one-stop resource with the information you need, including: a checklist (an overview and detailed summary of what you need), a copy of the Support Packet BCG provides our clients assisting them Continue Reading...
Disability and Veterans Community Resources Directory
Resource for Recruiting Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities The OFCCP has a new database to help contractors find qualified veterans and workers with disabilities. To access the new recruitment directory, visit www.dol-esa.gov/errd/resources.html. Continue Reading...