OFCCP’s Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing have been renewed for three years by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The OMB authorization expires on June 30, 2019. Starting on July 1, 2016, OFCCP will begin using the renewed letter to initiate supply and service compliance evaluations OFCCP made clarifying edits to the Scheduling Letter . . . read more
On June 10, 2016 the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced a Final Rule that sets forth the requirements that covered contractors must meet under the provisions of Executive Order 11246 that prohibit sex discrimination in employment. The Final Rule replaces the outdated sex discrimination guidelines from 1970 with new regulations that align . . . read more
On Friday, January 29th, the 7th anniversary of the signing of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, the EEOC announced their proposal revision to the Employer Information Report (EEO-1) to include collecting pay data from employers, including federal contractors, with more than 100 employees. This new data will assist the agency in identifying possible pay . . . read more
In conjunction with the Department of Labor’s celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has posted a short video entitled Disability Inclusion Starts With You. This public service announcement-style video encourages applicants and employees with disabilities to voluntarily self-identify by explaining the key role that self-identification plays . . . read more
The OFCCP published its Pay Transparency Final Rule in the Federal Register implementing Executive Order 13665, issued by President Obama in April 2014. The Pay Transparency Final Rule prohibits Federal contractors from discriminating against, in any manner, employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their own compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants. The . . . read more
President Obama signed an Executive Order which will require Federal Contractors to provide up to seven days per year of paid sick leave to employees. The rule will apply to contracts that are solicited or awarded starting on January 1, 2017. The EO will provide paid sick time off to employees, including those that would normally . . . read more
On Wednesday, August 12, 2015, the OFCCP issued the following statement: OFCCP has posted a new interactive tool that contractors may find useful. The Checklist for Compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was developed by the Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, in coordination with OFCCP. The Checklist is . . . read more
On August 3, 2015, the OFCCP released the following notice: OFCCP, based on feedback received during stakeholder listening sessions, recently developed an outreach and education poster. The poster is available to download from OFCCP’s Web site at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/AgencyPoster_JRF_QA_508c.pdf. Copies may also be requested by contacting OFCCP’s Help Desk at 1-800-397-6251. Developed to increase public awareness of . . . read more
We hope that you will join TILG for 2015 and continue to support the valuable educational programs we provide to government contractors located in and around the Triangle! Go to the TILG Membership section of our website to review the membership dues structure for 2015, to get an application form, and to make your payment online! . . . read more
