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Office of Management and Budget Approves OFCCP’s Revised Scheduling Letter

Ryan A. Olson

On September 30, 2014, the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) announced its approval of the supply and service recordkeeping requirements for the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”). …

OFCCP Announces 5-Year Moratorium on Enforcement for TRICARE Subcontractors

Dennis J. Merley

In a temporary win for health care providers, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) recently acknowledged the “difference in understanding” over the definition of…

President Obama Commemorates "Pay Equity Day" by Issuing Executive Order and Presidential Memorandum

Ryan A. Olson

President Obama observed National Equal Pay Day by signing an Executive Order that prohibits federal contractors from retaliating against employees who discuss their pay with each other, and by releasing…

OFCCP Releases Disability Self-ID Form for Federal Contractors

Dennis J. Merley

After overhauling the implementing regulations for Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) revised the Self-Identification Form that federal contractors must…

Government Proposes Huge Changes For Federal Contractors and Disabled Individuals

Ryan A. Olson

On Friday December 9, 2011, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) published Proposed Regulations that may dramatically change federal contractors’ and subcontractors’ obligations regarding…

Renewed OFCCP Better Equipped and More Focused

Ryan A. Olson

On July 27, 2011, the OFCCP’s Director, Patricia A. Shiu, spoke at the Industry Liaison Group’s 2011 National Convention in New Orleans. According to Director Shiu, the OFCCP is in…

Proposed Regulations Significantly Broaden Veteran Affirmative Action Obligations for Federal Contractors

Ryan A. Olson

On April 26, 2011, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) published for public comment proposed regulations enhancing veteran affirmative action obligations for federal contractors…